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Community Groups

UDSF strives to develop programs that will "Love.Lift. Launch." individuals with Down syndrome and their families.  UDSF's Community Groups is one such program that helps to achieve this goal.  The UDSF provides administrative support and funding to various Community Groups throughout the state of Utah. Community Groups are organized by location and offer a variety of both educational and social opportunities for families and individuals with Down syndrome. Some examples of activities include summer swim parties, holiday get-togethers, Mighty Steps for Down Syndrome walks, etc.

All Community Groups are under the direction of a Community Group Leader who is an UDSF volunteer.  These leaders are always looking for individuals and families who would like to help organize activities and educational events.  If you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about UDSF events in your community, please contact your community group leader.  In addition to UDSF's main facebook page, Utah Down Syndrome Foundation, some of the community groups have a Facebook page specifically for their own community.  All community events are posted on UDSF's calendar.

Community Group Community Group Leader Contact Info Facebook Page
Adults with Down Syndrome (18+) Ann Marie Christensen youngadult@udsf.org Utah Down Syndrome Foundation
Cache County Maria Leishman marialeishman@gmail.com Cache Chapter (UDSF)
Davis County Co-Leader Noelle Kelley Noellekelley@hotmail.com Utah Down Syndrome Foundation - Davis County Chapter
Davis County Co-Leader Janet Alvarado Jalvaradout1966@gmail.com Utah Down Syndrome Foundation - Davis County Chapter
Mothers Group Jodi Lutkin mjlutkin@gmail.com Utah Down Syndrome Foundation
Salt Lake / Tooele County Open programs@udsf.org Utah Down Syndrome Foundation
Tooele County Co-Leader Taylor Ricks tayloricks@gmail.com Utah Down Syndrome Foundation
Tooele County Co-Leader Amber Thornton amber.c.thornton@gmail.com Utah Down Syndrome Foundation
Utah County Co-Leader Necia Bess nkbess88@gmail.com Utah Down Syndrome Foundation
Utah County Co-Leader Teal Kalt tealkalt@gmail.com Utah Down Syndrome Foundation
Wasatch County Open programs@udsf.org Ask (Heber, UT)
Washington (St George) Nikelle & Brandon Pledger nikelle.pledger@gmail.com Southern Utah Down Syndrome Association
Weber County Co-Leader Megan Luevano megan@xmission.com Utah Down Syndrome Foundation
Weber County Co-Leader Janiel Deboer janieldeboer@gmail.com Utah Down Syndrome Foundation

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  • Calvin Curtis is UDSF's Platinum Plus Sponsor for our Mighty Steps for Down Syndrome Walk 2020. His generosity and support over the past few years have made a real difference in the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and their families across Utah.

  • Gossner Cache Silver Sponsor MS 2019

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