SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
CENTRAL FL DOWN SYNDROME ASSOC INC
 
Employer identification number

59-3124673
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO BE THE LEADING VOICE FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE OFFER HOPE, ENCOURAGEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AS WE GUIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME THROUGH LIFES TRANSITIONS. TOGETHER, WE CREATE A CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY COMPOSED OF AND DEDICATED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND THOSE WHO LOVE THEM SO THAT EACH MAY REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A EVENTS, ADVOCACY & FAMILY SUPPORT 1. LOW DOWN ON LAW DAY. TWICE A YEAR DURING LOW DOWN ON LAW, APPROXIMATELY 100 PARENTS AND CARETAKERS LEARN HOW THE LAW WILL AFFECT PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND OTHER DISABILITIES AS THEY TURN 18 AND BECOME AN ADULT. ATTORNEYS, JUDGES, AND EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELDS EDUCATE OUR FAMILIES ON TOPICS SUCH AS GUARDIANSHIP, GUARDIAN ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORTED DECISION MAKING AS WELL AS PROGRAMS LIKE ABLE UNITED AND FLORIDA MEDICAID WAIVER. 2. STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME BUDDY WALK. THIS FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL CELEBRATES INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME. IT INCLUDES A 1-MILE FUN WALK, BOUNCE HOUSES, CARNIVAL STYLE RIDES, GAMES, FACE PAINTING, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCING, FOOD, A RESOURCE TENT, AND LOTS OF FUN MORE THAN 5,000 FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS ATTENDED THIS EVENT THAT PROVIDES COMMUNITY AWARENESS, FAMILY RESOURCES, AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL. 3. SIGNING TIME. IN JANUARY 2019, THE DSACF BROUGHT 730 PEOPLE TOGETHER TO ENJOY SIGNING TIME LIVE. THROUGH ORIGINAL SONGS, MUSIC, CAPTIVATING VIDEO CLIPS, AND CLEVER ANIMATION, THE SHOW TEACHES BABIES HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH OTHERS USING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE BEFORE THEY ARE ABLE TO TALK, CONSIDERABLY REDUCING TANTRUMS AND FRUSTRATIONS OF YOUNG CHILDREN. CHILDREN LEARN THROUGH SONG, REPETITION, AND CLEVER SEQUENCES THE WORDS AND SIGNS ESSENTIAL FOR PRESCHOOLERS. 4. FAMILY FUN DAYS AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, SEAWORLD, AND LEGOLAND. DSACF FACILITATES A DAY OF FUN AT A CENTRAL FLORIDA THEME PARKS FOR CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND THEIR FAMILIES. FAMILIES ENJOYED RIDES, CHARACTERS, SPECIAL MEET AND GREETS, AND VIP TOURS THROUGHOUT THE DAY AT ONE OF THESE LOCATIONS. 5. SCHOLARSHIPS AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE. FUNDED THROUGH VISIT ORLANDO'S MAGICAL DINING GRANT, FAMILIES RECEIVED UP TO 1,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THERAPY, EMERGENCY NEEDS, AND MEDICAL EXPENSES NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B NEW PARENTS & INFANTS / YOUNG CHILDREN 1. NEW PARENT PACKAGES. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE DSACF OFFERS INFORMATION, RESOURCES AND GIFTS TO NEW PARENTS WHILE AT THE HOSPITAL OR THEIR HOME SOON AFTER THE BIRTH OF THEIR CHILD WITH DOWN SYNDROME. VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF ANSWER QUESTIONS, OFFER ENCOURAGEMENT, AND WELCOME THEM INTO THE DSACF FAMILY. 2. NEW FAMILY CELEBRATIONS. THIS PROGRAM CONNECTS NEW PARENTS WITH PARENTS WHO HAVE WALKED THEIR PATH, HELPS DISTINGUISH BETWEEN MYTHS AND FACTS, AND INTRODUCES THEM TO A TEENAGER OR YOUNG ADULT WITH DOWN SYNDROME WHO IS ABLE TO SHARE HIS/HER EXPERIENCES AND DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE. 3. THERAPIES AND WORKSHOPS. MUSIC THERAPY AND BABY BASICS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY HELPED MORE THAN 100 CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME LEARN HOW TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES AND IMPROVE THEIR FINE AND GROSS MOTOR SKILLS. WORKSHOPS FROM POTTY TRAINING TO TEACHING CHILDREN TO READ WERE HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. 4. PRE-SCHOOL READINESS CAMP. THIS 12-DAY PROGRAM IS OFFERED IN JULY IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ROLLINS COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER. IT HELPS CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 5 WITH DOWN SYNDROME START LEARNING DAILY ROUTINES AND HOW TO BEHAVE IN A CLASSROOM SCENARIO. THEY ALSO LEARN SOCIAL SKILLS TO HELP DEVELOP FRIENDSHIPS AND BUILD COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C CHILDREN / TEENS / ADULTS 1.ENTREPRENEUR ACADEMY. THIS 9-MONTH PROGRAM TRANSFORMS TEENS AND ADULTS WITH DOWN SYNDROME INTO BUSINESS OWNERS THROUGH A 6-WEEK ENTREPRENEURSHIP BOOT CAMP FOLLOWED BY MONTHLY BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS, MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH TOP BUSINESS LEADERS, MINI-GRANTS, AND MORE. THE SECOND COHORT HELPED 10 SELF-ADVOCATES LAUNCH THEIR BUSINESSES WHICH WERE PRESENTED AT A CULMINATING EVENT. 2.TEEN SOCIAL SKILLS SERIES. START WITH HELLO IS A SIX-WEEK PROGRAM OFFERED FOUR TIMES A YEAR. TEENS MEET AS A GROUP WITH A LICENSED COUNSELOR TO LEARN AND PRACTICE COMMUNICATION SKILLS, APPROPRIATE SOCIAL INTERACTIONS, BOUNDARIES, AND OTHER SOCIAL SKILLS THAT HELP THEM BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, AND PREPARE FOR FUTURE EMPLOYMENT. 3.BUDDY UP TENNIS. TEN FITNESS AND WELLNESS SESSIONS OFFERED AT TWO LOCATIONS TWICE A YEAR TEACH PARTICIPANTS THE GAME OF TENNIS WHILE THEY MAKE FRIENDS AND LEARN LIFE SKILLS. COACHES GIVE TENNIS SKILLS TRAINING AND BUDDY VOLUNTEERS ARE MATCHED WITH SELF-ADVOCATE ATHLETES TO HELP AS NEEDED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE 990 WILL BE PREPARED AND REVIEWED IN COOPERATION BETWEEN THE BOARD TREASURER, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND STAFF. THE DRAFT RETURN WILL BE EMAILED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ALL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED AND ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS ARE IDENTIFIED. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WOULD GO TO THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND DECISION. ALL DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS OF DECISION WOULD BE RETAINED FOR DISCLOSURE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE CENTRAL FLORIDA NONPROFIT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SURVEY DATA WAS CONSULTED AND COMPARED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE CENTRAL FLORIDA NONPROFIT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SURVEY DATA WAS CONSULTED AND COMPARED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA SUNBIZ.ORG, GUIDESTAR.ORG AND CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION (NONPROFIT SEARCH).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018


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