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About Us
MANASOTA BUDS
Manasota Bringing Up Down Syndrome (BUDS) is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is headquartered in Sarasota, FL. Founded in 2002, BUDS celebrates over 20 years of providing programs and services to the local Down syndrome community.
We are affiliated with the National Down Syndrome Society, the National Down Syndrome Congress, and were the first organization in FL to partner with Dads Appeciating Down Syndrome (DADS).
Upcoming Events
Painting Class
This painting class is open to BUDS ages 6 through 18. We are limited to 10 seats for artists with Down syndrome.
JumpJump Multiverse Event
This event is for our Baby Buds Group (Ages 0 to 5). The event will be hosted at JumpJump Multiverse Indoor Playground in Sarasota. JumpJump…
Pottery & Art Class
This event is for our Cool Buds age group (18+). The event is limited to 12 participants with Down syndrome. Parents can relax in the…
NEWS & ANNOUNCEments
2026 NDSC Scholarships Available
The 2026 National Down Syndrome Convention will be held in Orlando, Florida, from July 23rd to 26th, 2026! The NDSC Convention features a General Conference,…
Summer Scholarships 2026!
Applications are open for the 2026 Summer Scholarships! We are now accepting applications for our 2026 Summer Scholarship Program. These funds can go toward summer…
Thank You Lakeview Elementary!
On Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 Lakeview Elementary presented Manasota BUDS Chairperson, Patricia Crauwels, and her daughter, Rachel, with a donation of $1,682.33. This money was…
THANKS TO OUR partners
Interested in joining the Manasota BUDS family?
Membership is FREE, so join today and help us in bringing up Down syndrome!