To provide support, advocacy, resources, education and opportunity for those with Down syndrome and their families. 

• DSAV fosters a climate which encourages  independence, support, advocacy and opportunity for all individuals with Down syndrome.

• To r epresent  the needs of people with Down syndrome and their families to improve quality of life, preserve rights and advance their interests, thereby enhancing their status as citizens, enabling maximum independence and participation in the community.

SUPPORT

To bring people who have like needs together and provide understanding, support, information , resources and encouragement.

ADVOCACY

To promote, in every way possible, improvement in the quality of life of people with Down syndrome.

RESOURCES

To ensure that people with Down syndrome have assistance to enable them to reach the potential of which they are capable.

COMMUNITY AWARENESS & EDUCATION

To stimulate the interest and awareness of the community as to the needs and abilities of people with Down syndrome by sharing information and resources with other service providers, health professionals, educators, students, government bodies and the community.