Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization, Inc.
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592350275
1982
Boynton Beach, FL 33435 USA
goldcoastdownsyndrome.org
Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization, Inc.
Overview
The Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with Down syndrome through education, advocacy, and support. For over 40 years, the organization has been working with families, educators, and professionals to create a more nurturing and inclusive environment for those with Down syndrome and their families.
Mission and Purpose
The mission of the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization is to provide various programs, resources, and opportunities to individuals with Down syndrome, enabling them to reach their full potential. The organization focuses on enhancing the lives of children and adults with Down syndrome by offering educational programs, advocacy services, and social opportunities.
Programs and Services
- Information and Support: The organization offers workshops, support groups, and consultations to educate and support families.
- Best Start Program: Tailored for newborns through pre-K, providing new parents with essential information, education, connections, and support.
- The Family Education Program: Focuses on equipping parents with tools to navigate educational and life issues while children develop their reading, math, social, and life skills.
- Educational Advocacy: Offers free advocacy services to help families manage Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and classroom placements for children aged 2½ to 22.
- The Exceptional Educators Program: Aims to train educators to be more effective in teaching children with Down syndrome.
- Adult Enrichment Programs: Available for adults aged 18+, these programs encourage continued learning and development of social skills, literacy, self-advocacy, and healthy lifestyles.
- Community Awareness Events: The organization hosts events like the DownRight ExtraOrdinary Walk to raise awareness about the abilities of people with Down syndrome.
Nonprofit Status
The Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization is a tax-exempt nonprofit, with donations being tax-deductible[5]. The organization maintains high ethical standards, ensuring transparency and accountability through regular conflict-of-interest reviews by its board and senior staff[3].
[1] https://goldcoastdownsyndrome.org [2] https://spiritofgivingnetwork.com/single-member/corinne/single-member/ [3] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/59-2350275 [4] https://bgcdownsyndrome.org [5] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/592350275
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October 19 2025 PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES AND STAGES Information and Support Talk Abouts Educates families through workshops structured support groups Face Book support groups and telephone and inperson consultations Best Start Newborns through PreK Offers new parents information education connections support and programs The Family Education Program Children and Teens Gives parents the tools to navigate their childrens educational and life issues while kids work on their reading math social and life skills Educational Advocacy Ages 2 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 selfadvocacy and a healthy lifestyle. The DownRight ExtraOrdinary Walk Committed to raising community awareness of the abilities of people with Down syndrome for over a quarter of a century.
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