You’re Not Alone—We’re Here to Help
If you’re expecting a baby or have recently welcomed a baby with Down syndrome in the El Paso Borderplex, we’d love to bring you a Welcome Basket. It’s a gentle way to say “we’re here,” with helpful resources, community connections, and a little encouragement—no pressure and no overwhelm.
This project is sponsored by Early Childhood Intervention (ECI), Help Me Grow El Paso, Down Syndrome Coalition for El Paso, and Every Little Blessing Preschool.
Baskets are distributed through local hospitals, pediatricians, and OB/GYN offices, and we can also deliver one by request. Call (915) 875-0510 or email info@everylittleblessing.org
The Down Syndrome Coalition for El Paso understands the unique challenges and concerns you face as you navigate parenthood with a child with Down syndrome. You aren’t alone. Our community is made up of families and children of varying ages, races, religious beliefs, and socioeconomic levels. Explore the links below to find local and national resources.
EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION AND EDUCATION
El Paso Early Childhood Intervention
Paso Del Norte Children’s Development Center
Education Service Center - Region 19
Every Little Blessing Preschool
ORGANIZATIONS
National Down Syndrome Society
National Down Syndrome Congress
Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network
Special Olympics- Texas Area 19
GENERAL INFORMATION
Texas Education Freedom Accounts 2026-2027 Application
Texas Medicaid Waiver Programs for Children with Disabilities
Expanding Communication Access in Children and Teens with Down syndrome
SPEDTEX Special Education Information Center
Texas Education Agency Parent-Directed Special Education Services
Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS)
Home and Community Based Service Providers
Marbridge Foundation-Residential Care
Project Search 2026-2027 Cohort
EVENTS
Upcoming Events at the Zoo March-April 2026
Sensor Friendly Screenings at Premiere 03/21-06/20
Tiny Tongues Spring Break Learn 2 Read Camp 3/16-3/20
Serve Spring Break Kids Camp 03/16-03/20
Family Place Workshops Ages 1-3 Every Thursday 03/19-04/16
First Tee Greater El Paso 03/14-04/11
Parent Leadership Academies 03/24-05/12
Amigos Garden Spring Open House 04/11/2026
Autism Community Outreach Presented By Dream Small Ministry April 11, 2026
Pic-Nic & Prayer Autism Awareness Month April 11, 2026
Together…We Build Tomorrow Family Conference April 18, 2026
El Paso Autism Walk April 25, 2026
Dia De Los Ninos April 25, 2026
SEMINARS
Transitions Symposium-Thank You!

Spring into Advocacy Wednesday Webinar Series
Zoom: Understanding Down syndrome, IDD, & Dementia 03/20/2026
Disability Policy Seminar March 23-24, 2026
23rd Annual Conference on The Process of Guardianship March 26, 2026
38th Annual Childhood Developmental Trauma and Attachment Conference April 9-11, 2026
The CoAct Project Symposium Sponsorship
Save the Date: Southwest Regional Down Syndrome Health Conference May 2, 2026
Save the Date: CDIC 37th Annual Children's Disability Symposium May 2, 2026
Webinar: Overview of Medicaid Waivers in Texas 05/05/2026
NDSS Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference May 11-13, 2026
RESEARCH STUDIES
Eastern Michigan University Research Study: Improving Health Care
Zoom Webinar Series: Learn to Navigate Research Opportunities & Evaluate Research Outcomes
UTEP Research Study: Feeding Disorder
COVID-19 AND DOWN SYNDROME
Global Down Syndrome Foundation COVID-19 resources
National Down Syndrome Congress COVID-19 and Down syndrome resources
National Down Syndrome Society COVID-19
NDSC document on hospital visitation rights
POWER POINTS
Here are some great ideas for potty training children with special needs.