Discovering Downs of NELA
Discovering Downs of NELA
West Monroe, Louisiana - Ouachita County
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Jun 3, 2026
Monroe
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Provider overview
Discovering Downs of NELA is a Northeast Louisiana nonprofit supporting families of individuals with Down syndrome, with monthly meetings, an annual Buddy Walk, and awareness and inclusion programming.
Discovering Downs of NELA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in West Monroe supporting Northeast Louisiana families of individuals with Down syndrome through awareness, inclusion, and peer support.
Quick facts
- Registration
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- Contact page
- http://discoveringdownsnela.org/
- Phone
- 318-816-0593
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- Ages
- Individuals with Down syndrome and their families, all ages, across Northeast Louisiana
- Season
- Year-round monthly meetings, with an annual Buddy Walk
- Cost
- Confirm membership details, meeting times, and event participation with the organization.
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Programs and offerings
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Down syndrome family support and meetings
Monthly support meetings, an annual Buddy Walk, and awareness and inclusion programming for families of individuals with Down syndrome.
- Ages
- Individuals with Down syndrome and their families, all ages, across Northeast Louisiana
- Season
- Year-round monthly meetings, with an annual Buddy Walk
- Schedule
- Contact Discovering Downs of NELA for monthly meeting times, the annual Buddy Walk, and other events.
- Cost
- Confirm membership details, meeting times, and event participation with the organization.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
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Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 3, 2026
- Why this is listed
- Discovering Downs of NELA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit support team for Northeast Louisiana families of individuals with Down syndrome, raising awareness for acceptance and inclusion, hosting monthly meetings for members and supporters, and holding an annual Buddy Walk, with a published phone.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Down syndrome family support and meetings
Discovering Downs of NELA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit support team for Northeast Louisiana families of individuals with Down syndrome, raising awareness for acceptance and inclusion, hosting monthly meetings for members and supporters, and holding an annual Buddy Walk, with a published phone.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names a 501(c)(3) support team for families with individuals with Down syndrome, awareness for acceptance and inclusion, monthly meetings for members and supporters, and an annual Buddy Walk.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about monthly meetings, peer and family support connections, the annual Buddy Walk, parishes served, and how a new family can join.
What we checked
What we found: Discovering Downs of NELA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit support team for Northeast Louisiana families of individuals with Down syndrome, raising awareness for acceptance and inclusion, hosting monthly meetings for members and supporters, and holding an annual Buddy Walk, with a published phone.
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- Provider websiteDiscovering Downs NELA
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