What region or area do you provide services in?

We provide service to the following counties: Athens, Coshocton, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Hocking, Knox, Licking, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Morrow, Muskingum, Perry, Pickaway, Ross, and Union

How and when did the organization get started?

A handful of parents began meeting in the 1970s. The group slowly connected with more families who had a loved one with Down syndrome and DSACO was officially started in 1984. We are still primarily made up of families.

How many employees do you have?

We have 2 full time and 3 part-time employees.

How many volunteers does your organization have?

(click the “Service Projects” tab to learn more about volunteer opportunities)

DSACO has approximately 500 volunteers helping us each year.