About Us - Down Syndrome Awareness Group of East Tennessee

Down Syndrome Awareness Group of East Tennessee

Bringing Families and Professionals Together Through Support and Information about Down syndrome

The Down Syndrome Awareness Group of East Tennessee (DSAG), a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) organization, is a parent-initiated organization developed to provide information and support to families of individuals with Down syndrome (DS) and to raise awareness within the community about the abilities of individuals with DS and the benefits of their inclusion into society.

DSAG works to educate and link individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and professionals by:

Educating individuals and families about available resources and programs
Hosting conferences on information pertinent to Down syndrome
Organizing socials in order for individuals and families to network

Providing Down Comfort Gifts with information to new parents
Providing our e-newsletter and providing other pertinent information and support

DSAG serves the following counties in East Tennessee:
Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, McMinn*, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier, Union
* McMinn county is dually served by DSAG and by the Chattanooga Down Syndrome Society.

The Down Syndrome Awareness Group of East Tennessee is served by the following board members:

Executive Director
Angie Holbert

President
Elizabeth Burgess

Vice President
Tami Smith

Treasurer
Jim Garratt

Secretary (interim)
Emily Miller

Board Members
Jared Garceau
McKenzie Kitts
Susan Martin
Patti Quinton
Jeremy Steeves