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💙 Rio Grande Valley Down Syndrome Association

Support, inclusion, and community for every stage of the journey.

RGVDSA builds relationships, advocacy, and support for individuals with Down syndrome and their families across McAllen, Mission, Pharr, Edinburg, San Juan, Harlingen, and surrounding communities.

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Since 2012Families supporting families across the Valley.

A clearer path to support, events, and community.

This site puts the most important needs up front: support for new parents, programs for all ages, upcoming events, trusted resources, and ways to volunteer or give.

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New & Expectant Parents

Warm, confidential support, accurate information, and connection for families with a new diagnosis.

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Programs & Advocacy

Parent support, playgroups, Club Teen 21+, education outreach, and community inclusion programs.

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Events & Belonging

Family activities, awareness events, social gatherings, and community celebrations across the Valley.

Real people. Real families. Real community.

RGVDSA is built around families supporting families.

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We’re All In!

A school and community presentation focused on inclusion, acceptance, disability awareness, and kindness.

Fun, age-appropriate inclusion presentations.
Activities that help students understand belonging and respect.
Available for schools and community partners across the Valley.
Schedule a Presentation

How we help

RGVDSA exists to make the road less lonely for families and to help the community see the ability, dignity, and joy in every individual with Down syndrome.

Parent support and peer connection
Educational outreach and awareness
Activities for children, teens, adults, and siblings
Local and national resource connections

Help the Valley grow more inclusive.

Volunteer, sponsor an event, make a donation, or connect a family with support.

Support RGVDSA