Friends of Down Syndrome

Friends of Down Syndrome Post-high school education program for our adults with Down syndrome to both maintain as well as increase academic skills. to 3 p.m.

Friends of Down Syndrome is a Houston-based nonprofit providing support for adults with Down syndrome. Our main program is the Down Syndrome Academy, a post-high school education program for our adults to both maintain as well as increase academic skills. These targeted skills include reading, math, science, counting/managing money, and computer skills. Additional skills addressed include time ma

nagement, planning, vocational skills, social skills and music. Participants attend classes five days a week from 9 a.m. Friends of Down Syndrome strives to promote awareness of the contributions that adults with Down syndrome can make in our community. In addition, we want to offer a social network for them. We offer a social club for all teens and adults with Down syndrome in the Houston area, called the T21 Social Club. It is open to anyone, not just Down Syndrome Academy students.

A huge shoutout to Bloom Fitness for inviting our Friends of Down Syndrome participants out to their studio, along with ...
09/04/2026

A huge shoutout to Bloom Fitness for inviting our Friends of Down Syndrome participants out to their studio, along with members of the Constellation community involvement team! 💙

We had such a great time getting moving, having fun, and spending time together. We’re so grateful to Bloom Fitness and Constellation for creating such a welcoming and inclusive experience for our participants.

Thank you for having us! 💪💙

Update: His Father has been contacted. Thank you.💙 Help Us Reach Shannon Clark’s Family or Friends 💙The Harris County In...
09/03/2026

Update: His Father has been contacted. Thank you.

💙 Help Us Reach Shannon Clark’s Family or Friends 💙

The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is seeking assistance in locating family members or friends of Shannon Clark, 59, who had Down syndrome and recently passed away at a Houston-area hospital.

If you knew Shannon or know someone who may have been a family member or close friend, please help share this post so the information can reach the right people.

We ask that everyone please share this respectfully and with compassion as efforts are made to locate Shannon’s loved ones. 💙

For more information or to provide information, please contact the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences at 832-927-5000 refer to case # ML26-2857

09/02/2026

About to get out… then Bieber came on. 😂🚗🎶

09/01/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Amanda Torres, the winner of our 4 Sugar Land Space Cowboys tickets! ⚾🎟️

Thank you, Amanda, and everyone who has already supported our upcoming Fiesta Celebration! 💃🌮🎶 We’re getting closer, and we can’t wait to celebrate with all of you!

Haven’t purchased your Fiesta Celebration tickets yet? There’s still time! Get yours here:

🎟️ https://tinyurl.com/fodsfiesta2026

Thank you for supporting Friends of Down Syndrome, we’ll see you at Fiesta! 💙💛

⚾️ Want to win 4 FREE Sugar Land Space Cowboys tickets?Today (August 20) is the LAST DAY to be entered into the drawing!...
08/20/2026

⚾️ Want to win 4 FREE Sugar Land Space Cowboys tickets?

Today (August 20) is the LAST DAY to be entered into the drawing!

Simply purchase your tickets to the Friends of Down Syndrome Fiesta Celebration by the end of today, and you’ll automatically be entered to win.

🎉 We’ll draw and announce the winner tomorrow morning!

Don’t worry—Fiesta Celebration tickets will still be available after today. Today is simply the last day to qualify for the Space Cowboys ticket giveaway.

🎟️ Purchase your Fiesta Celebration tickets here:
tinyurl.com/fodsfiesta2026

08/19/2026

We love collaborating with other nonprofits, especially those serving the same amazing community we do! 💙💛

We recently lent our T-shirt making station to GiGi’s Playhouse, giving their participants the chance to be hands-on in making shirts for their upcoming Pickleball Tournament! 👕🏓

We’re so lucky to live in Houston, where there are so many wonderful Down syndrome resources available to our families. We’re proud to work together and support one another!

Another great trip to Ogle School! ✂️💇‍♀️💙Our participants always look forward to these visit, not just for a little pam...
08/17/2026

Another great trip to Ogle School! ✂️💇‍♀️💙

Our participants always look forward to these visit, not just for a little pampering, but for the experience of sitting in the chair, choosing what they want, communicating with their stylist, and enjoying some well-deserved self-care!

A huge thank you to the students and staff at Ogle School for always being so welcoming, patient, and kind to our Friends of Down Syndrome participants. We love getting out into our community and building relationships like these! 💙💛

We’re already looking forward to our next visit!

Friday was Wear Your School Colors Day, and our participants did NOT disappoint! 💙💛Just look at this sea of FODS logos! ...
08/15/2026

Friday was Wear Your School Colors Day, and our participants did NOT disappoint! 💙💛

Just look at this sea of FODS logos! We’re always proud to rep Friends of Down Syndrome, but these shirts represent so much more than our program. They represent the skills, hard work, and hands-on experience that go into making each one.

At FODS, our participants are involved in creating the shirts you see us wearing, turning a fun school spirit day into a chance to show off what they can do!

Want to support their work?

👕 Love one of these designs? Stop by the FODS Gift Shop!

🎨 Need custom shirts made? Send us a message and let us make them for you!

📦 Love a surprise? Join our T-21 T-Shirt Subscription Box and get a new FODS-made shirt each month! Visit our website and look for the T-21 Subscription Box.

So many ways to support FODS, our participants, and the skills they’re building every day! 💙💛

🍒 Great minds dress alike! 🍒When you show up to class and realize you and your instructor are both feeling a little cher...
08/14/2026

🍒 Great minds dress alike! 🍒

When you show up to class and realize you and your instructor are both feeling a little cherry today! 😂❤️

We love these sweet little matching moments at Friends of Down Syndrome. 🍒✨

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8425 West Road
Houston, TX
77064

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9am - 3:30pm
Friday 9am - 3:30pm

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