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COMMUNITY OUTREACH | CENTRAL ILLINOIS DOWN SYNDROME ORGANIZATION (CIDSO)

200 West North Street, Normal, IL 61761

Open to family member/friend of a person with Down syndrome or a professional in the field of Down syndrome
Varies by service
Mon 9 am - 5 pm Tue 9 am - 5 pm Wed 9 am - 5 pm Thu 9 am - 5 pm Fri 9 am - 5 pm
(800) 221-4602

Voice - Alternate | National DS Society

(800) 232-6372

Voice - Alternate | National DS Congress

(309) 452-3264

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None; Membership in the Enrichment Fund requires annual volunteer commitments

Illinois

Description

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. (Located at the Bloomington Public Library.)

- Provides assistance to those with Down syndrome through the CIDSO Enrichment Fund; members may have access to funds to help afford/support people with Down syndrome's participation and support in communal activities.

Date of Last Formal Update

08/18/2025

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211 Nebraska

Providing organization

CENTRAL ILLINOIS DOWN SYNDROME ORGANIZATION (CIDSO)

Support and educational service for families who have been touched by Down Syndrome.

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