CIDSO COMMUNITY OUTREACH | CENTRAL ILLINOIS DOWN SYNDROME ORGANIZATION (CIDSO)

Families and friends of individuals with Down syndrome who are committed to promoting awareness and inclusion provide the following services: - Helps families adjust to the birth of a child with Down syndrome. - Provides support for expanded inclusive educational, recreational, social, vocational, and residential opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome. - Provides informational and educational opportunities to families and interested persons, as well as public awareness activities to dispel myths about Down syndrome. - Offers a wide variety of new books with information from newborn to adult through The Down Syndrome Library. The CIDSO library is located at the Bloomington Public Library. - Provides assistance to those with Down syndrome through the CIDSO Enrichment Fund; based on annual volunteer commitments, members have access to funds to help afford/support people with Down syndrome's participation and support in communal activities.

Date of Last Formal Update

06/18/2024

Data provided by

PATH Inc. 211

Location

200 W. North Street, Normal, IL 61761

Hours

Mon-Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. May respond to emergency calls only 24/7.

Eligibility

Family member/friend of a person with Down syndrome or a professional in the field of Down syndrome.

Fee

No fees, but membership in the Enrichment Fund does require annual volunteer commitments.

Agency info

CENTRAL ILLINOIS DOWN SYNDROME ORGANIZATION (CIDSO)