Central Ohio Down Syndrome Society

The Central Ohio Down Syndrome Society (CODSS) is an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization started in March 2009 to forward three critical issue areas: 1) Down syndrome research; 2) legislation; and 3) parent/family services. CODSS is credited as the only local Down syndrome group in the country to convene it’s own scientific research advisory panel. ? CODSS is credited as the only local Down syndrome group in the country to have its own state/federal legislative lobbyist. Just recently, the National Down Syndrome Society applauded CODSS for its direct role in securing the support and agreement of Ohio U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown to co-sponsor the Trisomy 21 Translational Research Parity Act that was just introduced in Congress.? The Bill seeks to increase federal funding for Down syndrome research. CODSS has developed enduring strategic partnerships with nationally acclaimed research institutions, including Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the Davis Heart & Lung Institute at The Ohio State University, and the Down Syndrome Research & Treatment Foundation.? CODSS is the first and only Down syndrome organization to help families fill the gap in county provided special needs services and therapies by offering members free access to regular health & wellness clinics, and group physical therapy, speech and occupational therapy sessions. The future depends on what we do in the present. Please support Central Ohio Down Syndrome Society in our effort to educate through research, strengthen with advocacy, empower through achievement, and believe that together, we can make a difference. For more information on how you can support Central Ohio Down Syndrome Society, please call us at 866.568.8949 or email [email protected]. To make a donation online safely and securely, please go to giveto.codss.org.

所属行业

非营利组织管理

规模

2-10 人

类型

非营利机构

创立

2009

领域

Down syndrome、special needs、trisomy 21和mental retardation