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
KNJ Therapeutic Riding: Equine Therapy
Special Olympics- Texas Area 19
GENERAL INFORMATION
Texas Education Freedom Accounts 2026-2027 Application
Texas Medicaid Waiver Programs for Children with Disabilities
Texas Waiver Interest Lists-Check Your Status
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
Discover the Power of Music Therapy
Upcoming Events at the Zoo March-April 2026
Sensor Friendly Screenings at Premiere 03/21-06/20
Autism Parent Academy 03/24-05/12
Parent Leadership Academies 03/24-05/12
Family Place Workshops Ages 1-3 04/03-05/01 Richard Burges Library
Building Stronger Futures: How the Fatherhood Project Supports Dads April 27, 2026
El Paso Comic Con Sensory Friendly Hour May 3, 2026
Marbridge Summer Camp Age: 16+ 06/7-07/19
Save the Date: Camp Ability June 22-26, 2026
SEMINARS
Transitions Symposium-Thank You!

Autism in Focus Webinar Series: Wednesdays 04/01-04/29
The CoAct Project Symposium Sponsorship
5th Annual Southwest Regional Conference on Down syndrome May 2, 2026
CDIC & Parent to Parent 37th Annual Children's Disabilities Symposium May 2, 2026
Webinar: Overview of Medicaid Waivers in Texas May 5, 2026
Seeds of Change Special Needs Conference & Resource Fair May 9, 2026
NDSS Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference May 11-13, 2026
RESEARCH STUDIES
Drexel University Research Study: Language in Children with Down syndrome
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.