MEMBERSHIP
Membership with Down Syndrome Alabama provides specialized perks and engagement opportunities for parents, caregivers, and professionals-which makes a truly mutually beneficial relationship!
About Membership
DSA has several options for membership, and all include the following:
-Incentives and discounts during the Membership Drive - Lifetime Memberships are NOT eligible.
-Membership is free to families with a child with Down syndrome under 1 year of age for 1 year.
-All Members are asked to commit to fundraising for our STEP UP for DOWN SYNDROME Walk in October.
Why Join Our Community?
There are many benefits to joining the DSA community through Membership which include:
- Membership meetings
- Opportunities to serve on a DSA committee
- Discounts for classes or workshops hosted by DSA
- Monthly e-newsletters
- Access to Hang Out dates for age appropriate or adult groups
- Free membership family-friendly events
- Family support groups
- And much more!
MEMBER BENEFITS
Membership benefits vary based on which membership you choose. Please note the levels below to see which one best fits your needs.
MEMBER LEVELS
Individual
$20 / Year
Official DSA membership card
Attendance to 2 membership meetings
Opportunity to serve on a DSA committee
Monthly e-newsletters
Free family- friendly events during the year
Exclusive discounts and/or free access to local events
Access to membership portal and Facebook support page
Family
$50 / Year
All the benefits of an Individual membership
PLUS +++
Discounts offered for classes or workshops hosted by DSA
Access to Hang Out dates for age appropriate or adult groups
New Parent information/welcome packets
Local parent community support groups
Public affairs advocacy
Junior Board
$75 / Year
Membership open to young professionals between the ages of 23 and 39
Official DSA membership card
Attendance to Junior Board meetings
Opportunity to plan and host a DSA event
Free family friendly events during the year
Monthly e-newsletters
Exclusive discounts and/or free access to local events
Professional
$100 / Year
Official DSA membership card
Attendance to 2 membership meetings
Opportunity to serve on a DSA committee
Discounts offered for classes or workshops hosted by DSA
Monthly e-newsletters
Exclusive discounts and/or free access to local events
Professional Listing in the Resource Directory
Individual Lifetime
$750 Lifretime
Official DSA Membership card
Attendance to 2 membership meetings
Opportunity to serve on a DSA committee
Discounts offered for classes or workshops hosted by DSA
Monthly e-newsletters
Access to Hang Out dates for age appropriate or adult groups
Free family friendly events during the year
Exclusive discounts and/or free admission to local events
Access to membership portal and Facebook support page
New parent information/welcome packets
Local parent community support groups
Public affairs advocacy
Family Lifetime
$1500 Lifretime
Official DSA Membership card
Attendance to 2 membership meetings
Opportunity to serve on a DSA committee
Discounts offered for classes or workshops hosted by DSA
Monthly e-newsletters
Access to Hang Out dates for age appropriate or adult groups
Free family friendly events during the year
Exclusive discounts and/or free admission to local events
Access to membership portal and Facebook support page
New parent information/welcome packets
Local parent community support groups
Public affairs advocacy