Dominican Association of Down Syndrome
The Agency in which I chose to complete my Assessment on was the Down Syndrome Association of the Dominican Republic.
Funding:
The Agency is funded partially by monthly government aid along with the tuition of the participants. The agency charges based on the sessions, morning and afternoon. Overall for one person to attend they would pay less than $1,000 annually.
Mission:
To promote the education of people with Down Syndrome and their families by helping them to develop to their maximum abilities that ensure them inclusion in society.
Valores (Values):
-Commitment
-Integrity
-Service
-Collaboration
-Respect
Client Population:
- Ages 2-40 years old
-Majority of Dominican Descent
-Middle Class
-Men, Women and Children
Overview:
ASOID was created in the year of 1992 by mothers of children who had Down Syndrome. The organization has a mission and set of values they promote everyday. They agency has a plethora of programs to engage their participants. However,the main programs ADOSID focuses on are Neurological, Physical and Educational skill therapy. The education needed to work at this agency is background in special education work as they want to give their clients the best care possible.
What is the impact of history, politics, and culture on the prevalence of the problem(s) the program or agency serves?
Due to the high rate of uneducated parents and physicians, Down Syndrome was very hard to diagnose within the Dominican Culture. Many parents believed they were either blessed with a special child or cursed. There was little to no research on the disability.
Asociacion Dominicana de sindrome de Down
Calle Josefa Perdomo #6, Gazcue
Tel. 809-537-0410 y 809-682-7898
mail: www.sindromedown@claro.net.do">www.sindromedown@claro.net.do