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Get to know our new team members by clicking on their photos, and/or visit our
Staff
and
Board
pages to view our whole team.
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Dion Cheatham
Youth Program Coordinator
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Keilyn Claros
Marketing Fellow
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Theresa Brogan
Board Member
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Faisa Mohamed
Board Member
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Franny McHale
Board Member
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Gabby Fleming
Board Member
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We'd also like to recognize and thank our outgoing board members for their years of service:
Manny Bramble
,
Christine Fleming
,
Thelma Salmeron
,
Keight Kennedy
, and
Amuthan Kannan
!
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The DSNMC Youth Program has had an exciting start to 2026! This spring, we launched several new partnerships across Montgomery County to expand opportunities for youth ages 5–13. Families joined us for our first
Field Day
in partnership with
Open Door Sports
, where participants enjoyed adaptive sports, teamwork, and fun with friends. We also partnered with
VisArts
for a
Young Artists Studio Spring Series
that encouraged creativity, self-expression, and social connection. These programs reinforced what we consistently hear from families: opportunities for friendship, belonging, recreation, and skill-building are essential for our youth and families.
Summer is just getting started! We look forward to
Plant. Grow. Play.
, our hands-on gardening and outdoor learning program, as well as our family outing to see the
Pete the Cat Musical
. This fall, we're excited to expand our offerings with adaptive swim lessons through our new
SwimLabs
partnership and
Friday Night Lights for Boys
, focused on building friendships, confidence, and community.
As we continue growing our programs, we need your input. If you have a child between the ages of 5–13, please complete our
Youth Programming Survey
. Your feedback will help shape future opportunities and ensure DSNMC continues providing programs that meet the needs of our families.
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Our
22nd Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk
coincides with DSNMC's 40th anniversary!
Step UP is DSNMC's largest fundraiser and a powerful celebration of community, advocacy, and inclusion. Whether you create a team, fundraise, sponsor, donate, volunteer, or walk alongside us, you are helping build a more connected, inclusive community where people with Down syndrome have opportunities to learn, lead, connect, and live self-determined lives. Thinking of creating a team? Check out the
Team Captains packet
for fundraising tips and a list of upcoming incentives and deadlines!
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*Rescheduled* SplashPark & Mini-Golf
Thursday, August 20, 6:00–8:00 PM
18056 Central Park Cir, Boyds, MD 20841
$7 per person (ages 3 and up)
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Due to Saturday's severe weather, we postponed our annual SplashPark and Mini-Golf event and have rescheduled it for Thursday, August 20. Existing ticket holders need not register again and will receive an email with instructions, including about refunds. Those who did not have tickets will be able to purchase tickets for the new date soon. Stay tuned for more info in our biweekly updates and/or social media channels.
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DSNMC relies on the time, talents, knowledge, and financial support of its members to provide high quality programming, education, resources, and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community. Click on the icons above to learn more about how you can get involved.
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