Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut (DS ACT)
Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut (DS ACT)
Pawcatuck, Connecticut - New London County
Source checked
Jun 3, 2026
Hartford
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Map and directions
Based on the public address we found.
P.O. Box 1082, Pawcatuck, CT 06379
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Quick answer
Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut (DS ACT) has public information connected to inclusive, adaptive, sensory-friendly, disability, accommodation, or special recreation details. This listing includes multiple practical details families can review before contacting the provider. Scan the facts below, then confirm current fit directly with the provider.
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Provider overview
The Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut (DS ACT) supports people with Down syndrome and their families statewide, including the Pawcatuck area, with literacy/education, IEP mentoring, and camp grants.
The Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut (DS ACT) is a statewide nonprofit supporting people with Down syndrome and their families, including in the Pawcatuck area.
Quick facts
- Website
- https://mydsact.org/
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://dshealthct.org/
- Phone
- 888-486-8537
- info@mydsact.org
- Ages
- People with Down syndrome of all ages and their families across Connecticut
- Season
- Year-round programs, mentoring, and grants
- Cost
- Many programs are free to families; confirm membership, registration, and details for tutoring, mentoring, or camp grants.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
DS ACT is a statewide organization serving Pawcatuck-area families. Confirm current programs, eligibility, and how to take part directly.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Family support, mentoring, and camp grants
Down syndrome family support, literacy and education tutoring, IEP mentoring, camp grants, and connection with other families.
- Ages
- People with Down syndrome of all ages and their families across Connecticut
- Season
- Year-round programs, mentoring, and grants
- Schedule
- Contact DS ACT for current Literacy and Education Center tutoring, IEP mentoring, family programs, and camp-grant applications.
- Cost
- Many programs are free to families; confirm membership, registration, and details for tutoring, mentoring, or camp grants.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 3, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut (DS ACT) advocates for people with Down syndrome statewide and offers programs including a Literacy and Education Center, IEP mentoring with the Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center, and summer camp grants, with a published phone and website.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Family support, mentoring, and camp grants
The Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut (DS ACT) advocates for people with Down syndrome statewide and offers programs including a Literacy and Education Center, IEP mentoring with the Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center, and summer camp grants, with a published phone and website.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names Down syndrome, advocacy, a Literacy and Education Center, IEP mentoring, awareness initiatives, and camp and Sunshine grants.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about tutoring eligibility and ages, IEP mentoring, new-parent support, camp grants, family programs, and how to connect with other Connecticut families.
What we checked
What we found: The Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut (DS ACT) advocates for people with Down syndrome statewide and offers programs including a Literacy and Education Center, IEP mentoring with the Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center, and summer camp grants, with a published phone and website.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Provider websiteDown Syndrome Association of Connecticut (DS ACT)
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut (DS ACT) reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut (DS ACT)?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
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