727-462-2274
Down Syndrome Network of Pinellas
a.k.a.Up With Downs of Pinellas
The information on this web-site is provided for your information only.  We receive a large number of items on a regular basis
and make them available as a way to share  information.  This is not a recommendation.  As a rule, Up With Downs of Pinellas
will not lend its name to the endorsement of any specific program, practice, or model that is offered for service to people with
Down syndrome or related disabilities.  This policy does not imply that Up With Downs of Pinellas refrains from sharing any
knowledge or personal experiences.  The sharing of information, training, and the development of recommendations are key
functions of keeping our constituents as informed as possible in all areas of interest to our Down syndrome community.
A shared
purpose
combined with
a positive
attitude
becomes an
unstoppable
force.
OUR MISSION
Up With Downs of Pinellas
aims to be a support network,
advocating for the acceptance
and understanding that allows
individuals with Down
syndrome to achieve the same
level of access and
opportunity as their typical
peers.
We invite you to join us and to share the
good news about Down syndrome!
We come together to exchange ideas, network and
empower each other.
Up With Downs of Pinellas is a
non-profit organization
and an affiliate of both  the
National Down Syndrome
Society & National Down
Syndrome Congress.

We rely solely on donations,
fund
-raisers and the generosity of
our friends, to continue this
important and meaningful work for
the community.
Mark Your Calendar!
April 18th
7PM to 9PM
Teens In Motion
Dance Party
Ages 13-22
City of Largo Highland Recreation Complex
400 Highland Avenue - Largo, FL 33770
$2 per teen
Snacks and Drinks will be provided!
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ARE YOU READY
                           FOR SOME
                              FOOTBALL?!?!?!



The Tampa Bay Public Safety Charity and the Tampa Bay Sentinels are partnering with
Up With Downs Of Pinellas for their 2009 season.  A portion of the proceeds raised
from the Sentinels home games will be donated to Up With Downs at the end of their
season.  The TBPSC and The Sentinels will also be participating in the 6th Annual
Tampa Bay Area Buddy Walk held at Largo Central Park on October 10, 2009.

The Sentinels kick off the 2009 season against the
Tampa Comets on 2/14/09 at 4 pm at
Tarpon Springs High School
(additional game dates on the event page).  $5 General
Admission
- Kids 13 and under get in for free.  Don't forget to bring a non-perishable
food items for raffle tickets and a chance to win prizes.   

The Tampa Bay Sentinels football team operates under the direction of the Tampa Bay Public Safety Charity
Inc. (TBPSC) as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. To be eligible to participate in the NPSFL games, one must
be a Law Enforcement Officer, Firefighter, Corrections Officer, Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic,
Probation/Parole Officer or active-duty military in a related public safety career field.  The Sentinels football
team is represented by approximately 19 different Tampa Bay area public safety agencies.
For additional information on this great organization check out their website at
http://www.tampabaysentinels.org/



                                   
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OUR GOAL
Up With Downs of Pinellas strives to provide families of children with Down syndrome and the professional
community, opportunities  to network.  This is accomplished through newsletters, social opportunities, events
and gatherings as well as maintaining open communication with the school system and medical professionals.   
If we can be of service to you or your organization please call us at 727-462-2274.
Thank you to our
2008 Buddy Walk
sponsors!