About-Downs

Our Beginning

In 1990, a small group of parents joined together for support, information sharing and also developed a baby package for parents of children with Down syndrome. After realizing the need in the community to share this information, Up About Down was formed. Since then, the group has grown and we now share more than just a baby package – we share a wealth of experience and information – throughout our group and the community at large. We do our best to advocate for our children and educate the public along the way.

Our Board

Suzanne Cyr
President
Jody Lowrie
Secretary
Cindy Tracey
Treasurer
Celesta Ponikowski
Director
Aaron Rodrigues
Director
Jamie Ruggaber
Director
Dayna Pitre
Director

Our Coordinators

Baby Package
Heather Cruwys & Lisa Homenick
Christmas Party
Sheena Lane
Communication Liaison
Sue Cyr
Contact Lists
Suzanne Cyr
Dances: Halloween & Valentine
Sue Cyr/Remily Livingstone
Leaders
0-5 years – Heather Cruwys & Lisa Homenick
6-12 years – Dayna Pitre & Jamie Ruggaber
13-21 years – Rob Running
22+ years – Dolores Pacitti & Christina Gatti
SEAC Rep
Catholic – Cindy Nantais, Alternate – Lidia D’Alimonte
Public – Joanna Conrad, Alternate – Monica Gillis
Event Planner
Celesta Ponikowski
Website
Aaron Rodrigues & Celesta Ponikowski

Donation

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Upcoming Events
Oct
13
Fri
2023
DSAO 2023 Conference “Down Right Amazing” @ Great Wolf Lodge Water Park Resort
Oct 13 @ 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm

This is a reminder for the Down Right Amazing Fall Conference and registration information for our membership. With summer vacation, UAD wants to make sure that our members have received this information and have the opportunity to register.

This will be an awesome experience! There are still spots left for the full conference.

Click the buttons below to view and download the Registration Package and to visit the Eventbrite site.

Oct
14
Sat
2023
DSAO 2023 Conference “Down Right Amazing” @ Great Wolf Lodge Water Park Resort
Oct 14 @ 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm

This is a reminder for the Down Right Amazing Fall Conference and registration information for our membership. With summer vacation, UAD wants to make sure that our members have received this information and have the opportunity to register.

This will be an awesome experience! There are still spots left for the full conference.

Click the buttons below to view and download the Registration Package and to visit the Eventbrite site.

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