My Nonprofit Reviews

We have a son who is 14-years-old and has Down syndrome. We were introduced to the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area when I was pregnant with our son. They have been an important part of our lives ever since. They have provided us with resources, services, family support, and so much more. Our son attends private school, and the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area has provided necessary tools and resources for the school who does not have a resource program. They’ve also provided invaluable training to the teachers and staff. Our son has done reading, music, and math therapy through the Connection. We have attended fun events such as Christmas events, dance parties, park playdates and the pumpkin patch with other families who have a child with Down syndrome. We are so blessed to live in Danville right near the Connection where we are able to easily access their programs.

My son, Will, has Down syndrome and receives free therapy from Sonrise monthly. He adores the horses and takes pride in caring for them before riding. He has so much fun at his lesson that he doesn’t realize that he’s working. The activities require him to think, use hand eye coordination and work on core strength training. After his lessons, he enjoys telling me which horse he rode and all about the fun he had riding. Sonrise is a special organization and the people that work with Will are incredibly patient and loving.