Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area

Address

101 J Town and Country Drive
Danville, CA 94526

(925) 362-8660

www.dscba.org

Description:

Provides a variety of programs that support and encourage children and adults with Down syndrome and their families including resource information, technology education, Down Syndrome Education Alliance, Expression Connection and Communication Readiness Programs, Medical Outreach Alliance, public policy outreach, education advocacy, new parent outreach, and support groups.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

August 23, 2023

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

101 J Town and Country Drive
Danville, CA 94526

Mailing

101 J Town and Country Drive
Danville, CA 94526

Contacts

Teresa DeVincenzi

Primary Contact

Executive Director

(925) 362-8660 x102

teresa@dscba.org

Phone Numbers

Main Number

(925) 362-8660

Accessibility:

Handicap Accessible

Description

Provides program for ages 20+ which supports key skills for this 'transition' aged population. Group focuses on skill building in three main areas: Social/Friendship, Leisure/Recreation and Inter/Independent Living emphasizing positive communication and social values, personal awareness and empowerment through vital peer and group relationships, fitness and recreation and creative movement and the expressive arts.

Hours

Wednesday, 4-5:30pm; Call or check website for group times

Required Documents

Call for information

Eligibility

Individuals 20+ of age with Down syndrome; age is suggested age. The DSCBA staff will work with parents to determine what will best for the individual; call the office for more details.

Fees

Call for information

Intake Procedure

Call or check website for group times

Languages

English only

Service Area

San Francisco Bay Area

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • California
    • Alameda County
      • Contra Costa County
        • Marin County
          • Napa County
            • San Francisco County
              • San Mateo County
                • Santa Clara County
                  • Solano County
                    • Sonoma County

                    Telephone Numbers

                    Number:
                    925-362-8660
                    Type:
                    Main Number
                    Name:
                    Main Number
                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PL-7000.3150) and related services within the Service Tree.

                    Description

                    Provides a variety of programs that support and encourage children and adults with Down syndrome and their families including a parent support group, STEP programs with an educational, developmental, and recreational focus for children from infant through young adult. Provides outreach activities and public awareness.

                    Hours

                    Call or check website for program and support group times

                    Required Documents

                    Call for information

                    Eligibility

                    Children ages 3-5+ with Down syndrome; ages listed are just a range. The DSCBA staff will work with parents to determine what THRIVE program would work best for the child; call the office for more details.

                    Fees

                    Call for information

                    Intake Procedure

                    Call or check website for group times

                    Languages

                    English only

                    Service Area

                    San Francisco Bay Area

                    Geography Served

                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                    • California
                      • Alameda County
                        • Contra Costa County
                          • Marin County
                            • Napa County
                              • San Francisco County
                                • San Mateo County
                                  • Santa Clara County
                                    • Solano County
                                      • Sonoma County

                                      Telephone Numbers

                                      Number:
                                      925-362-8660
                                      Type:
                                      Main Number
                                      Name:
                                      Main Number
                                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LR-1700) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                      Description

                                      Provides program for ages 20+ which supports key skills for this 'transition' aged population. Group focuses on skill building in three main areas: Social/Friendship, Leisure/Recreation and Inter/Independent Living emphasizing positive communication and social values, personal awareness and empowerment through vital peer and group relationships, fitness and recreation and creative movement and the expressive arts.

                                      Hours

                                      Call or check website for group times

                                      Required Documents

                                      Call for information

                                      Eligibility

                                      Individuals 20+ of age with Down syndrome; age is suggested age. The DSCBA staff will work with parents to determine what will best for the individual; call the office for more details.

                                      Fees

                                      Call for information

                                      Intake Procedure

                                      Call or check website for group times

                                      Languages

                                      English only

                                      Service Area

                                      San Francisco Bay Area

                                      Geography Served

                                        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                      • California
                                        • Alameda County
                                          • Contra Costa County
                                            • Marin County
                                              • Napa County
                                                • San Francisco County
                                                  • San Mateo County
                                                    • Santa Clara County
                                                      • Solano County
                                                        • Sonoma County

                                                        Telephone Numbers

                                                        Number:
                                                        925-362-8660
                                                        Type:
                                                        Main Number
                                                        Name:
                                                        Main Number
                                                        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LR-3200) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                        Description

                                                        Provides a support group for parents of children with Down Syndrome where parents can exchange information, share common experiences and be encouraged by other parents with similar issues and concerns.

                                                        Hours

                                                        Call or check website for group times

                                                        Required Documents

                                                        Call for information

                                                        Eligibility

                                                        Parents/Caregivers of children with Down Syndrome

                                                        Fees

                                                        None

                                                        Intake Procedure

                                                        Call or check website for group times

                                                        Languages

                                                        Call for information

                                                        Service Area

                                                        San Francisco Bay Area

                                                        Geography Served

                                                          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                        • California
                                                          • Alameda County
                                                            • Contra Costa County
                                                              • Marin County
                                                                • Napa County
                                                                  • San Francisco County
                                                                    • San Mateo County
                                                                      • Santa Clara County
                                                                        • Solano County
                                                                          • Sonoma County

                                                                          Telephone Numbers

                                                                          Number:
                                                                          925-362-8660
                                                                          Type:
                                                                          Main Number
                                                                          Name:
                                                                          Main Number
                                                                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PN-8100.6500-650) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                          Description

                                                                          Provides a variety of programs for children and adults with Down syndrome and their families including a parent support group, THRIVE programs with an educational, developmental, and recreational focus for children from infant through young adult. Provides outreach activities and public awareness.

                                                                          Hours

                                                                          Call or check website for program and support group times

                                                                          Required Documents

                                                                          Call for information

                                                                          Eligibility

                                                                          None

                                                                          Fees

                                                                          None

                                                                          Intake Procedure

                                                                          Call or check website for group times

                                                                          Languages

                                                                          English only

                                                                          Service Area

                                                                          San Francisco Bay Area

                                                                          Geography Served

                                                                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                          • California
                                                                            • Alameda County
                                                                              • Contra Costa County
                                                                                • Marin County
                                                                                  • Napa County
                                                                                    • San Francisco County
                                                                                      • San Mateo County
                                                                                        • Santa Clara County
                                                                                          • Solano County
                                                                                            • Sonoma County

                                                                                            Telephone Numbers

                                                                                            Number:
                                                                                            925-362-8660
                                                                                            Type:
                                                                                            Main Number
                                                                                            Name:
                                                                                            Main Number
                                                                                            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-6500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                            Description

                                                                                            Provides class for children 12-15+ to improve student's language development, reading comprehension, confidence and self expression. The emphasis on enhancing socialization skills, building friendships and practicing teamwork, cooperation and respect for self and others.

                                                                                            Hours

                                                                                            Call or check website for group times

                                                                                            Required Documents

                                                                                            Call for information

                                                                                            Eligibility

                                                                                            Children, teens and adults with Down syndrome; ages listed are just a range. The DSCBA staff will work with parents to determine what THRIVE program would work best for the child; call the office for more details.

                                                                                            Fees

                                                                                            Call for information

                                                                                            Intake Procedure

                                                                                            Call or check website for group times

                                                                                            Languages

                                                                                            English only

                                                                                            Service Area

                                                                                            San Francisco Bay Area

                                                                                            Geography Served

                                                                                              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                            • California
                                                                                              • Alameda County
                                                                                                • Contra Costa County
                                                                                                  • Marin County
                                                                                                    • Napa County
                                                                                                      • San Francisco County
                                                                                                        • San Mateo County
                                                                                                          • Santa Clara County
                                                                                                            • Solano County
                                                                                                              • Sonoma County
                                                                                                              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-6200.8300) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                              Description

                                                                                                              Provides a program for children 6-10+ years old that has an environment of cooperation, interaction and socialization that allows children with Down syndrome to improve their motor skills by navigating a challenging obstacle course, to work on cognitive tasks as they learn to follow, interpret and comprehend a story, and fosters social interactions as they learn to wait their turn and encourage others.

                                                                                                              Hours

                                                                                                              Wednesday, 3:30-5pm; Call or check website for group times

                                                                                                              Required Documents

                                                                                                              Call for information

                                                                                                              Eligibility

                                                                                                              Children 6-10+ with Down syndrome; ages listed are just a range. The DSCBA staff will work with parents to determine what THRIVE program would work best for the child; call the office for more details.

                                                                                                              Fees

                                                                                                              Call for information

                                                                                                              Intake Procedure

                                                                                                              Call or check website for group times

                                                                                                              Languages

                                                                                                              English only

                                                                                                              Service Area

                                                                                                              San Francisco Bay Area

                                                                                                              Geography Served

                                                                                                                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                              • California
                                                                                                                • Alameda County
                                                                                                                  • Contra Costa County
                                                                                                                    • Marin County
                                                                                                                      • Napa County
                                                                                                                        • San Francisco County
                                                                                                                          • San Mateo County
                                                                                                                            • Santa Clara County
                                                                                                                              • Solano County
                                                                                                                                • Sonoma County

                                                                                                                                Telephone Numbers

                                                                                                                                Number:
                                                                                                                                925-362-8660
                                                                                                                                Type:
                                                                                                                                Main Number
                                                                                                                                Name:
                                                                                                                                Main Number
                                                                                                                                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (HH-8000.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                                                Description

                                                                                                                                Provides a variety of informational resources on Down Syndrome including articles, Blog, newsletter, medical information, and other educational material. Material is on website.

                                                                                                                                Hours

                                                                                                                                Monday-Friday, 9-5pm; website: 24 hours daily

                                                                                                                                Required Documents

                                                                                                                                Call for information

                                                                                                                                Eligibility

                                                                                                                                None

                                                                                                                                Fees

                                                                                                                                Informational services are free; other services may have a fee

                                                                                                                                Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                                Call for information; website has extensive information

                                                                                                                                Languages

                                                                                                                                English and Spanish

                                                                                                                                Service Area

                                                                                                                                San Francisco Bay Area

                                                                                                                                Geography Served

                                                                                                                                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                                                • California
                                                                                                                                  • Alameda County
                                                                                                                                    • Contra Costa County
                                                                                                                                      • Marin County
                                                                                                                                        • Napa County
                                                                                                                                          • San Francisco County
                                                                                                                                            • San Mateo County
                                                                                                                                              • Santa Clara County
                                                                                                                                                • Solano County
                                                                                                                                                  • Sonoma County

                                                                                                                                                  Telephone Numbers

                                                                                                                                                  Number:
                                                                                                                                                  925-362-8660
                                                                                                                                                  Type:
                                                                                                                                                  Main Number
                                                                                                                                                  Name:
                                                                                                                                                  Main Number
                                                                                                                                                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-3000.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

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