Adults with Down Syndrome
GCDSO ADULT PROGRAMS
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
General Resources
Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Connections: Tools and Resources for Adult Life
Medical Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome
Medwaiver
Social Security
Social Security Offices/Numbers Palm Beach County
Gulfstream Goodwill Employment Training
Day/ Employment Programs
Boca Raton Habilitation Center
Gulfstream Goodwill Transitions Day Program
Twin Palms Center for the Disabled
JARC Adult Day Training Program
Passionate Care Adult Day Program
Residential/Group Homes
The Arc of Palm Beach County Residential Program
Levine Jewish Residential Program
Respite Care
Assisted Transportation
Guardianship and Trust Information
Wellness
Life Planning & Support
Jewish Family Services Case Management
Jewish Family Services Counseling
Jewish Family Services Psychiatric Assistance
Alpert Jewish Family Services Life Planning
Recreation
INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES
Sexuality
Aging
Down Syndrome Through the Lifespan
Alzheimer’s and Adults with Down Syndrome
Advocacy
Programs
Information and Support
"Talk Abouts"
Educates families through workshops, structured support groups, Face Book support groups and telephone and in-person consultations
Best Start
Newborns through Pre-K
Offers new parents information, education, connections, support and programs
The Family Education Program
Children and Teens
Gives parents the tools to navigate their children’s educational and life issues while kids work on their reading, math, social and life skills
Educational Advocacy
Ages 2 ½ to 22
Provides families with an experienced advocate free of charge to help manage IEPs, classroom placements and more so that children can thrive in a learning environment tailored to their needs.
The Exceptional Educators Program
Trains classroom teachers, paras, school administrators and school district staff to be the most effective educators for children with Down syndrome.
Adult Enrichment Programs
Ages 18+
Encourages adults to continue to learn and create through activities that develop social skills, literacy, self-advocacy and a healthy lifestyle
Without Walls
Parties and Outings around Palm Beach County.
Because sometimes you just want to have fun!
The DownRight ExtraOrdinary Walk
Committed to raising community awareness of the abilities of people with Down syndrome for over a quarter of a century!