Meet the DSG Staff

Amy Allison, Executive Director  

  

Morgan Moravec, Assistant Director

Leslie Hernandez Brown, Program Manager

DSG Board of directors

Brian Cowley, Board President
Joe Roos, Vice President
Bridget Murphy, Past President
JoAnn Butaud, Operations Chair
Jawanda Mast, Public Education Chair
Travis Palangi, Public Awareness Chair
Kristin Bechtel, Board Member
Terry Lee, Board Member
Marlene Leonce, Board Member
Veronica Manzano, Board Member
Scott Thompson, Board Member
Doug Wager, Board Member
Tom Wagstaff, Board Member

The Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City (DSG) is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide support and resources for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. DSG seeks to provide the entire community with information and education to broaden awareness and foster positive attitudes regarding people with Down syndrome.  

In 1984, a group of parents whose children had Down syndrome formed the DSG. They envisioned an organized network of resources. This vision has taken the DSG from an emerging grass roots parent movement to a premier nonprofit organization focused on advancements in education, inclusion and acceptance of people with Down syndrome.

DSG currently serves 37 counties in Kansas and Missouri. We provide support to over 1200 individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the professionals who serve them.

The Goals of DSG are:

• provide support and resources
• encourage active participation in the community
• foster positive attitudes
• help individuals with Down syndrome reach their full potential

We invite you to explore our programs and services, review our annual report, meet our partners, enjoy our photo gallery and learn about our history.  Office hours are Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM. We are also available nights and weekends for members who wish to schedule an appointment.