New Directions Down Syndrome Association

06/15/2026

We hope to see you this week!

Tuesday and Saturday at 10:00 am!

☀️Introducing the New Directions SUMMER PLAY SERIES! ☀

We’re excited to create more opportunities for our families to connect, play, and build community this summer!

Join us May through August for relaxed, fun-filled playdates where kiddos can play and parents/caregivers can connect with others who just “get it.” Whether you come once or every time, we’d love to see you there!

🛝 SUMMER PLAY SERIES
📍Jacobson Plaza, Sioux Falls
📅 Every 3rd Tuesday + Saturday @ 10:00 am

More details + locations will be shared in each event post. We can’t wait for a summer full of connection and play!

06/08/2026

When a family receives a prenatal or at-birth diagnosis of Down syndrome, it can feel overwhelming. Questions come quickly, emotions run high, and finding trustworthy information can be difficult.

Our New Parent Packet provides up-to-date information, resources, and encouragement for families navigating a new diagnosis. Support is available right here in our community.

If you would like a New Parent Packet or help connecting with local resources, please reach out to us. We are here to walk alongside you.

https://newdirectionsdsa.com/expectant-parents/

The Global Down Syndrome Foundation, the National Down Syndrome Congress, and the National Down Syndrome Society have teamed up to publish the third edition of the groundbreaking Prenatal & Newborn Down Syndrome Information Pamphlet, available in English, Spanish and Icelandic. The third edition

06/05/2026

How about we take a minute to flood people’s feed with some positivity? We’ll go first!

05/23/2026

Don’t miss your chance to be featured in Time Square this September! Applications close soon.

Each year to kick of the NYC Buddy Walk, NDSS puts on the Times Square Video Presentation, where photos of 500 individuals with Down syndrome are displayed on two jumbotrons in the heart of Times Square!

𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿! Applications close June 4 and applicants will be notified by July 8 if their photo has been selected or not. Find details and the application link at https://ndss.org/nyc-buddy-walk-tsv

05/19/2026

Let's see our grads! 🎓

Share pics of your favorite 2026 graduate in the comments!

05/15/2026

READY! SET! REGISTER!

The 2026 Sioux Falls Buddy Walk registration is officially OPEN!

A few quick tips before you start:

⭐ Team Captains: Register your team first. Then invite family, friends, coworkers, classmates, neighbors, and anyone else who wants to walk alongside you!

⭐ Please read through the registration directions carefully before you begin.

⭐ Some participants find registration is easier from a computer rather than a phone.

⭐ Don’t forget to check out this year’s merch in the shop!

REGISTER HERE: https://charity.pledgeit.org/2026siouxfallsbuddywalk

We can’t wait to celebrate with you at the 2026 Buddy Walk!

05/05/2026

☀️Introducing the New Directions SUMMER PLAY SERIES! ☀

We’re excited to create more opportunities for our families to connect, play, and build community this summer!

Join us May through August for relaxed, fun-filled playdates where kiddos can play and parents/caregivers can connect with others who just “get it.” Whether you come once or every time, we’d love to see you there!

🛝 SUMMER PLAY SERIES
📍Jacobson Plaza, Sioux Falls
📅 Every 3rd Tuesday + Saturday @ 10:00 am

More details + locations will be shared in each event post. We can’t wait for a summer full of connection and play!

05/02/2026

Registration for the Buddy Walk® is opening EARLY this year! Mark your calendars because walk registration officially opens May 15th!

We have some exciting new things planned this year, and we can’t wait to share! We are already looking forward to an amazing day celebrating, supporting, and walking together with all of you on October 3rd. Thank you for continuing to make this event so special year after year!

We cannot wait to walk with you all on Saturday, October 3, 2026! 👟

04/08/2026

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04/07/2026

🌟WANT TO BE PART OF SOMETHING BIG?! 🌟

We're building our 2026 Buddy Walk Committee, and we need awesome people! No experience needed - just the energy and willingness to jump in and help.

Let's make this year's Buddy Walk another one to remember!

Ready to join us? Fill out the form below.

Thank you for your interest in helping us make the 2026 Buddy Walk come to life! Committee members help plan and organize our largest fundraising event of the year. We’ll gather interested volunteers first and then divide into small teams based on interests. Please fill out the following form, and...