Time in small groups really allowed us to get to know each other!

PALS really gave me a much stronger insight into the Down syndrome community and reshaped my prospective.

Despite the peculiarities of this summer, PALS is committed to bringing our community together, creating opportunities for meaningful connection, and hosting the most fun programs we possibly can.

PALS participant Ryan Herrington recaps his week at PALS Spring 2021 Programming in our first video blog!

The pandemic response here at PALS showcases the extreme flexibility, grit, and enthusiasm of every participant among the PALS family.

We have spoken extensively about the importance of promoting inclusion and improving access for all members of our community. Implementing PALS Affinity Groups moves us forward in achieving these goals.

PALS works to achieve something that we all want for ourselves: a feeling of belonging and community.

Virtual programming was a reminder that, even in these difficult times, we still have our PALS family. The distance between us couldn’t stop the amazing memories we were able to make together.

PALS is making informed decisions with the health and safety of our community at the core. In doing so, we are remaining ever flexible and responsive to changes in COVID numbers, vaccine rollout, and expert guidance and recommendations.

How you can celebrate Black History Month, and how you can continue promoting Black history beyond just this one month?

Last week, we surveyed PALS participants on what they’re seeking in a COVID-safe camp model this summer. Here are the results from that survey.

We are wired for connection and belonging, and as we reflect on 2020, we realize these things are more important than ever.

At first a seemingly impossible task, we rose to the challenge and developed a remote summit that brought together 53 directors from 16 states for a full weekend of training, development, and connection.

The PALS family is deeply saddened by the loss of a beloved member of our community, Dobbie Kristoff. Along with her identical twin sister, Dobbie co-founded The Howard Fund initiative at PALS, catalyzing a multigenerational bond between her family and our organization.