Family Resources
From face-to-face educational opportunities to online courses, DSF provides a variety of services to help your learner succeed.
Online Courses
Learning Program Online (LP Online™) is DSF's online platform for sharing strategies, resources and activities to improve academic outcomes for students with Down syndrome. Based on the face-to-face Learning Program, LP Online™ equips participants with the knowledge and tools to work effectively with students with Down syndrome in home and school settings.
Adventures Into Independence (ASA) is DSF's online platform for programs to equip students 15 years and older for adult, independent lives. DSF launched its Social Boundaries class this year and expects to open registration for its new Communications class soon.
Face-to-Face Services
Effective July 7, 2023, our Learning Center is closed. We are reassessing need and space to determine where/if future programs will be hosted. Stay tuned. If you have questions, please feel free to email us.
Printable Learning Resources
A large selection of our specially-developed educational materials are available to download for home and classroom use via our LP Archive. Choose the literacy or math resource you need to support your learner. Our staff and online community are available to help every step of the way.
Down Syndrome Online Community
Join 3,800+ family members, educators, and professionals in our online Facebook communities. Share strategies, resources, and tips.
DSF Facebook Page
Our Public Platform
Learning Program Facebook Group
A Private Group Supporting Effective Education
Digital Learning Materials
We are currently seeking grant funding to update VisuaLearn. The newest IOS made the app inoperable. We will make an announcement if we are able to secure funding to upgrade.
If your learner is motivated by iPad use, try our Learning Program app, VisuaLearn. This app supports learning of 144 sight words from the program's Level 1 class through 24 Sight Word Readers (users can read, match, select, name, line draw and build sentences).
LP Partners Near You
Learning Program Partners (LP Partners) is the program through which we share educational information, strategies and resources with other Down syndrome groups so they can deliver Learning Programs in their own areas.
Not sure where to start?
Tell our staff about your learner's current capabilities and growth areas, and we will recommend the perfect resources and courses to help them shine!