Down Syndrome Alabama (DSA) promotes lifelong Awareness, Acceptance and Advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome. The DSA community C.A.R.E.S. [connections - actions - resources - education - support] DSA also interacts with families, relatives, secondary caretakers, healthcare professionals, early intervention specialists, educators, therapists, service providers, companies and the community at large. Down Syndrome Alabama DSA has a total membership of 940 throughout Central Alabama. Constituents are individuals with Down syndrome and their families (650); other members are relatives, early intervention specialists, educators, healthcare professionals, service providers, volunteers and advocates