DSI Community Groups

Cuenta Conmigos

Cuenta Conmigos is a Spanish-speaking group for parents who have a child with Down syndrome. We have speakers that are scheduled to speak at each meeting. The topics focus on a wide range of pertinent information. Meetings are on the 1st Wednesday of the month at the Down Syndrome Indiana office from 6pm to 8pm. Childcare and food are provided.

For more information contact Stephanie Glowner, Parent Support and Education Coordinator, by e-mail at or by phone at (317) 523-6743.You may also contact Rita Cano, who is Spanish speaking, by e-mail .

Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome

Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome, or D.A.D.S. is a DSI group of fathers with children who happen to have Down syndrome. We host regular meetings where our members come together to share insights and experiences.

D.A.D.S. meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm, at Loon Lake Lodge, on East 82th Street, just off I-69, on the north east side of Indianapolis.

Location:   Loon Lake Lodge,
                   6880 East 82nd St
                     Indianapolis, IN 46250

On the web at dadsnational.org

For more information contact Stephanie Glowner, Parent Support and Education Coordinator, by e-mail or by phone at (317) 523-6743. To contact D.A.D.S. by e-mail.

Grandparents Group

The Grandparents Group is a support group for grandparents of an individual with Down syndrome. It is a great opportunity for grandparents to get together and share stories about their grandchildren. This group will have monthly meetings and activities.

For more information contact Stephanie Glowner, Parent Support and Education Coordinator, by e-mail or by phone at (317) 523-6743. You may also contact the Grandparents Group Chairs Jim and Bertie Gilster by e-mail.

Mom’s Night Out

Mom’s Night Out is a program designed especially for moms, grandmas, aunts and loved ones of individuals with Down syndrome. The program meets at a designated restaurant on alternating sides of town and downtown Indianapolis. Dinner is provided free of charge to the first 25 to R.S.V.P. This allows participants respite time, networking opportunities and an evening out that they may not otherwise be able to afford.

Mom’s Night Out provides a unique experience for participants to come together to meet new moms, share personal stories and experiences related to the birth and parenting of individuals with Down syndrome.
R.S.V.P. for this event online or by e-mail or phone (317) 925-7617.

For more information contact Stephanie Glowner, Parent Support and Education Coordinator, by e-mail or by phone at (317) 523-6743.

Raising Special Kids Down Syndrome Support Group

Raising Special Kids is a Down syndrome support group formed in conjunction with Hillcroft Services, Inc. and Down Syndrome Indiana to provide a network for families and caregivers in East Central Indiana. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6pm to 7pm.

Location:   Hillcroft Services
                   114 East Streeter Av
                    Muncie IN, 47303

Hillcroft and VSA Arts provide quality therapeutic programming for children of all ages for each monthly meeting. Therefore, reservations are required in order for us to plan accordingly.

For reservations, contact: Debbie McCoy by e-mail or by phone at (765) 378-6728. Please include the name and age for each participant.

Online the web at: http://raisingspecialkids.ning.com

Southside Group

The southside parent group is currently restructuring to meet approximately 6 times a year instead of on a monthly basis. We usually meet the first Friday of the month at various locations in Greenwood and Indianapolis’ south side (Mount Pleasant Christian Church, Community Church of Greenwood, Independence Park, Friedens United Church of Christ). Dinner or refreshments provided. Our group typically does not have speakers it’s more of a social fellowship type meeting. We share common interest among First Steps therapists, school systems, doctors, diagnosis etc.

For more information contact Angie Everton by e-mail or Karla Johnson by e-mail

The Lafayette Area Down Syndrome Organization

The Lafayette Area Down Syndrome Organization provides information and support for families touched by Down syndrome. Local outreach includes, but is not limited to, new parent packets, personal family contacts, and group meetings and events.

L.A.D.S.O. meets the 3rd Thursday of each month unless otherwise noted.

Location:   Bethany Presbyterian Church
                     3305 Longlois Dr
       Lafayette, IN 47904

For more information, please contact Peggy Cooper-Smith by e-mail or Renee Petrie by e-mail .

The Minority Families Down Syndrome Network

The Minority Families Down Syndrome Network is a network of family members, caregivers and professionals united to meet the unique needs of minority individuals with Down syndrome and their families, provide a support system for parents and other caregivers, advocate for diversity and inclusion in Down syndrome awareness, and partner with other groups and community organizations to increase awareness of and education about Down syndrome to minority communities.

For more information contact Stephanie Glowner, Parent Support and Education Coordinator, by e-mail at or by phone at (317) 523-6743.