Programs & Services

Manasota BUDS is committed to serving people with Down syndrome in our community.

New parent kits are available upon request. (Also available at local hospitals and early intervention program intake points -- call for more information.) Kits include books and inspirational essays, local contact names and phone numbers, and information on Manasota BUDS, NDSS (National Down Syndrome Society), and NDSC (National Down Syndrome Congress). All materials are compiled and approved by Manasota BUDS parents, with families in mind.

Expectant parent kits are available upon request. (Also available at USF Genetics Dept., Tampa.) Kits include books and inspirational essays, local contact names and phone numbers, and information on Manasota BUDS, NDSS (National Down Syndrome Society), and NDSC (National Down Syndrome Congress). All materials are compiled and approved by Manasota BUDS parents, with families in mind.

Teen BUDS All teenagers with Down Syndrome are welcome and encouraged to attend group events organized by Teen BUDS. Meetings and events are informal and fun and scheduled according to interest by the group. Meetings take place at a private home or community meeting place and are always supervised.

Everyone Counts! inclusion program and materials are available upon request.

Changing Lives: Down Syndrome & the Health Care Professional program and materials are available upon request.

Manasota BUDS Lending Library Manasota BUDS maintains a lending library of books, videos, therapy equipment and other materials. We continually add to our lending library. Please call or email for more information.

Speakers Bureau / Information Booth / Local Training We are interested in opportunities to educate the local community and raise awareness of Down syndrome.

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