Celebrate the

extraordinary

Celebrating and supporting
people with Down Syndrome
and their families.

DSAMT is a community of parents, grandparents, siblings, physicians, educators, professionals, friends, and self-advocates from 40 counties in Middle Tennessee who celebrate and support individuals with Down Syndrome and their families. DSAMT is inclusive and does not draw stiff boundaries, so if you're in town or you have a need we can help, you're welcome to reach out or join us.

We envision a world in which individuals with Down syndrome are accepted, included, and valued for the extraordinary gifts they bring to our lives.

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Come celebrate all those with Down syndrome and, in particular, remember those who are no longer with us at the 20th annual Caleb Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament, which honors Caleb Thompson, who in 2004, at 18-months old, lost a hard-fought battle with AVSD, a heart defect common in children with Down syndrome.

Funds raised at this tournament support critical programming at DSAMT, especially our Sunshine Program, which provides support to families who are in the hospital. We deliver meals, Sunshine bags filled with goodies and visit these families to help bring some comfort during this difficult time. Approximately one-half of babies born with Down syndrome will have a heart defect, so this outreach is very important.

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In honor of Riley Hice, DSAMT is encouraging all participants to wear red.

Events

07/15

Creative Arts Camp (all ages)

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Announcements

SPOTLIGHT: Clara Midgett

Clara Midgett was born at 26 weeks. Her first five years included a lot of medical challenges, this also included a diagnosis of severe Autism at age three. Many professionals did not think Clara would ever accomplish simple goals. Clara has proven them wrong more than once.

Clara’s dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism prevents her from being able to communicate orally. This has not stopped her! She is loved by her friends and family and is exceeding goals every day. She is an accomplished writer and will be graduating high school with a regular diploma in 2025. Her mom, Anara, states she would have graduated earlier, but likes to work on her own time. Clara refused to do her geometry last year, so now is working to make up her last half credit. Her younger brother, Alan, is also graduating and has asked if he could walk with her.

Clara was asked to write about herself for the DSAMT Spotlight award. Here is what she had to say:

Are You a New or Expecting Parent?

While the news of your child having Down syndrome may have come unexpectedly, your life will be full of many wonderful surprises and experiences. You may be feeling overwhelmed right now, but you need to know that your feelings are perfectly natural and that you are not alone. We are here to help celebrate with you and support you along the way.

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New Parent Hotline

615-294-8736