Wisconsin Upside Down

Basic Information

Address: PO Box 369 Pewaukee, WI 53072

Phone Number: 262-443-8690

Email: Robbin@wiupsidedown.org

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Additional Information

President: Robbin Lyons

Service Description: Non-profit Down syndrome support serving southeastern Wisconsin

Mission Statement:

The mission of The Wisconsin Upside Down is to empower individuals with Down syndrome by providing them, their families, and the community with best information, advocacy, and support.

Membership Fee: none

Eligibility Requirements: Individuals with Down syndrome, families, caregivers, educators, employers and medical professionals

Area Served: Southeastern Wisconsin

Hours of Operation/Schedule: 8am-6pm

Services Offered:
Prenatal Diagnoses Support and medical information, New Parent Welcome packages, Parent and Educator education Programming, Transition Internships, Self-advocate programming, Sibling Support, Adaptive Arts, Hospital Care Packages, Cancer support, Social Opportunities, Awareness Programs, Lending Library

Events:

Yearly Calendar Shoot for Looking Up Calendar, Release Party in Early October, Buddy Walk September 12th in Kenosha, Kelly's Upside Down Ball March 19th, 2010 at The Country Springs in Pewaukee

Conferences/Speakers: November Speaker Speech Pathologist Cindy Cobb, Date TBA

Fundraisers: Dollars for Down Syndrome, First Downs For Down Syndrome, Buddy Walk, Kelly's Upside Down Ball call our office to find out more

Support Groups: Meetings in Milwaukee, Lake Country and Kenosha

History:

We are a registered 501c3 that was incorporated in the spring of 2008. Founded by three experienced advocates for Down syndrome, that are also parents of children with Down syndrome. Robbin Lyons, Deb Balderas and Amy Elfner wanted to take a fresh approach to supporting paople with Down syndrome and their families with a community based program focussed on life-long support.

Detailed Organization Information:

At Wisconsin Upside Down, we know that the parents of children with Down syndrome report that they are happy. Siblings say that having a brother or sister with Down syndrome has been a positive experience. Children with Down syndrome enjoy school, friends and sports, just like all children. They can excel in school and have a passion for knowledge and learning. Today people with Down syndrome lead rewarding lives and may live independently with assistance. Employees with Down syndrome are enthusiastic workers, who are trustworthy, responsible and loyal.

Wisconsin Upside Down strives to help individuals with Down syndrome reach their full potential by offering opportunities for them to excel. We work hard to change the public's often antiquated perception of Down syndrome by offering community based programs that are designed to turn stereotypes "Upside Down" and show that people with Down syndrome have worth, capabilities and heart.

Slogan: Creating Communities, Opportunities and Acceptance for people with Down syndrome in Wisconsin