Down Syndrome Association of MN

It is the mission of the Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota to empower individuals and families, to create community and celebrate the abilities of people with Down syndrome.

We also host the iCan Shine Bike Camp - Twin Cities which teaches people with all disabilities how to ride a two-wheeled bike independently.

Programs and Services:

• Down Comforter: A Parent’s Guide to Down Syndrome for new parents and expectant parents.
• Parent support groups
• Parent-to-parent visitation in hospital or home
• New parent breakfast
• Information packets for grandparents
• Special Times, our member newsletter
• Resource Lending Library
• Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome walk
• Meetings featuring speakers on a wide range of topics
• Regional conferences
• Conferences for youth and adults with Down syndrome
• Conference for educators
• Conference for grandparents
• Adult Health Care Management Service
• Information and referrals
• Speakers bureau
• iCan Shine Bike Camp(formerly Lose the Training Wheels)