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Every Little Blessing's Beginning

Every time a new baby with Down syndrome is born in El Paso, a welcome committee of DSCEP parents brings a gift basket to the hospital. As our mission states, the DSCEP is dedicated to providing resources and support to individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Resources for Parents

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

ORGANIZATIONS

National Down Syndrome Society

National Down Syndrome Congress

Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network

We Hike

The Boost Network

Special Olympics-Texas

Special Olympics- Texas Area 19

GENERAL INFORMATION

Expanding Communication Access in Children and Teens with Down syndrome

Texas Medicaid Waiver Programs for Children with Disabilities

SPEDTEX Special Education Information Center

Texas Education Agency Parent-Directed Special Education Services

Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS)

EVENTS

SEMINARS

Transitions Symposium-Thank You!

Virtual Advocacy Webinar Series: Leading Together:Families Leading Change. January 20, February 17, March 17

Disability Policy Seminar March 23-24, 2026

Attach:38th Annual Childhood Developmental Trauma and Attachment Conference April 9-11, 2026

NDSS Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference May 11-13, 2026

RESEARCH STUDIES

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

Details about all COVID-related medical rationing complaints that have been filed and their outcomes.

POWER POINTS

Here are some great ideas for potty training children with special needs.

Potty Training Tips by Jessica Quinn