Down Syndrome Association of South Texas

What Down Syndrome Association of South Texas does

The Down Syndrome Association of South Texas (DSASTX) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered at the Maggie Hartman Community & Education Center at 1127 Patricia Ave., San Antonio, TX. It serves 1,275+ families impacted by Down syndrome across the South Texas region, delivering 21 distinct programs that span the full life cycle from prenatal diagnosis through adulthood. Offerings include educational programs (A.B.L.E., Adult Continuing Education, Parent Education Sessions), social and fitness programs (Club Night, Teen Social, Music & Movement, Zumba, Drum Circle, Racquets Up! Tennis, Kid's Connection, Friend Connection, Open Play, Family Fun Day), family-support programs (M.O.M.S., D.A.D.S., Sibling Support, Sibshops, New & Expectant Parents, Parent 2 Parent Mentors, Grupo de Apoyo), and a Community Volunteers initiative. The organization also runs signature annual events including the Walk & Stroll, Tee It Up for Down Syndrome, Education Conference, Spring Formal, Holiday Party, and World Down Syndrome Day, and publishes the 'Better Together: The 321 Blog' and the 'DS Chat' podcast.

The operating model is donation-funded; all programs and services are provided free of charge to families, with no fees, membership dues, or service-based revenue. The organization employs 9 people and is governed by a Board of Directors that includes credentialed practitioners (speech-language pathology, special education) and a self-advocate. Reach is extended through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, the blog, the podcast, and email newsletters. The organization holds the 2025 Candid (formerly GuideStar) Platinum Seal of Transparency and is affiliated with the Nonprofit Council. Local business supporters include Adobe Acrobat and Bubba's 33, contributing in-kind and community support.

There is no proprietary technology platform, API, or AI capability. The website, blog, and podcast function as content marketing and community-engagement channels rather than a product or platform. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed; the organization is community-owned, independent, and operates for public benefit under 501(c)(3) status (EIN 03-0507948).

Name

Down Syndrome Association of South Texas

Legal name

Down Syndrome Association of South Texas

Website

https://dsastx.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Down Syndrome Association of South Texas (DSASTX) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit operating the Maggie Hartman Community & Education Center in San Antonio, delivering 21 free programs and annual events for 1,275+ families impacted by Down syndrome across South Texas.

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Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio, Texas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization relies on charitable donations from individuals and organizations to fund its programs and services for families impacted by Down syndrome.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Down Syndrome Association of South Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free programs, events, educational resources, and community support services for individuals with Down syndrome and their families across South Texas. Operating the Maggie Hartman Community & Education Center in San Antonio, the organization delivers over 20 named programs spanning education, social activities, fitness, family/parent support, and mentorship, supplemented by annual fundraising and community events and online content (blog and podcast).

Product overview

Down Syndrome Association of South Texas (DSASTX) is a non-profit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs, events, and resources for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. The organization operates the Maggie Hartman Community & Education Center in San Antonio, TX, serving over 1,275 families. The core offerings include 21 distinct programs (A.B.L.E., ACE, Club Night, D.A.D.S., Drum Circle, Family Fun Day, Friend Connection, Grupo de Apoyo, Kid's Connection, M.O.M.S., Music & Movement, New & Expectant Parents, Open Play, Parent 2 Parent Mentors, Racquets Up! Tennis, Parent Education, Sibling Support, Sibshops, Teen Social, and Zumba) spanning education, social activities, family support, and fitness. Annual signature events include the DSASTX Walk & Stroll, Tee It Up for Down Syndrome, and World Down Syndrome Day. The organization also provides educational resources on Down syndrome, health & development, educational planning, and government supports, alongside the 321 Blog and DS Chat Podcast for ongoing community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• A.B.L.E. Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 1,275 families in the South Texas region

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Adobe AcrobatminorOthersAdobe Acrobat is listed as a local supporter, providing software tools that support the organization's operations and resource creation.
• Bubba's 33 - Alamo RanchminorOthersLocal restaurant listed as a supporter of the Down Syndrome Association of South Texas, contributing to the community support network.
• Nonprofit CouncilminorOthersAffiliation with the Nonprofit Council, a regional non-profit association providing resources and advocacy for non-profit organizations in Texas.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: Large national nonprofit providing disability services, including programs relevant to individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Comparable as a broad disability-services incumbent, though not Down-syndrome-specialized.
• National Down Syndrome Congress: National Down syndrome organization focused on education, advocacy, and supporting local affiliates. Directly comparable in mission to serve individuals with Down syndrome and their families, though its scope is national rather than regional.
• National Down Syndrome Society: The largest U.S. national advocacy organization for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Comparable mission around empowerment, advocacy, and resources, but operates at a national scale rather than a single-region service-delivery model.

Others

• The Arc: National organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (including Down syndrome) through advocacy and local-chapter service delivery. Comparable as a broader disability-services peer, though less specialized in Down syndrome.
• Best Buddies International: Nonprofit focused on one-to-one friendships, leadership development, and jobs programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable as a peer disability-services nonprofit operating social and community-building programs.

Direct peers

• Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas: A regional Down syndrome association serving Central Texas families with programs, support groups, and educational resources. Closely comparable as a peer regional affiliate delivering free programming funded by donations.
• Parent to Parent USA: National network of parent-to-parent peer support programs for families of children with disabilities. Directly comparable to DSASTX's Parent 2 Parent Mentors program in model and mission.
• GiGi's Playhouse: National network of Down syndrome achievement centers offering educational, therapeutic, and social programs free of charge to families. Closely mirrors DSASTX's facility-based, donation-funded model of free lifetime programming for the Down syndrome community.
• Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City: Regional Down syndrome association serving the Kansas City metro with education, social programs, and family support. Closely comparable in scope and service-delivery model as another regional Down syndrome affiliate.
• Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network: National organization focused on supporting families at the moment of Down syndrome diagnosis and beyond. Overlaps with DSASTX's New & Expectant Parents program and broader family-support mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/DSASTX
• Facebookfacebook.com/DSASTX
• Instagraminstagram.com/dsastx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dsastx

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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