Founded in 2002, our original name was the Down Syndrome Support Group of the Brazos Valley. Our name has changed over the decade, but our purpose remains true. We are a community of individuals and couples with Down syndrome, self-advocates, families, friends, and professionals. The DSABV relies on the power of local businesses and community members to aid in providing valuable services to members. Services include new family support after receiving a diagnosis of Down syndrome, early support intervention with occupational, speech, and physical therapists, classes for all ages, and fun social events to build and inspire community relationships. We also serve individuals with any special ability not just Down Syndrome. No one is turned away. The DSABV does not require any membership fee to join and our events are free to attend. We do not want anyone to feel they can't attend because they simply do not have the financial means. Our events include parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members that would like to attend. After all, it does take a village to raise a special needs individual.