Newsletter

Our Newsletter is an important part of AUWDI’s foundation of service and has five basic goals:

1. Publish news about health, development, education, work, leisure and advocacy     issues that affect the lives of our local Down syndrome community and AUWDI.

2. Introduce and connect our local Down syndrome community through articles that celebrate individuals’ accomplishments and promote the benefits and fun of fellowship.

3. Acknowledge endeavors, activities and services that are inclusive and/or benefit our Down syndrome community.

4. Track and publish an events calendar for our Down syndrome community.

5.  Spread the message of awareness, acceptance, and inclusion for all disabled people in our community.  


AUWDI welcomes stories that celebrate the lives of local individuals of any age with Down syndrome. We are interested in publishing stories about individuals who have overcome a personal challenge. We’d like to see stories that feature a person whose pursuit of a goal provided a learning experience and/or realization of the joy in being one’s personal best.   

AUWDI encourages local organizations, professionals and individuals to submit written descriptions or articles outlining the services or activities offered for possible publication in the newsletter. If applicable, send event details for our calendar.  We would like to see stories about individuals whose efforts are exceptional in the areas of education, inclusive practices or services in Bay County and the surrounding area.

Today, individuals with Down syndrome are active participants in the educational, vocational, social and recreational aspects of our communities. In fact, there are more opportunities now for individuals with Down syndrome to develop their abilities, discover their talents and realize their dreams. As the attitudes, inspirations and fellowship of our local Down syndrome group grows, our community responds with support. Bay County is rich with growth, progress, diversity and southern charm.