Welcome to upatdowncountry.com! Here you will find nationally recognized resources and links to education and training for EVERY CHILD because

EVERY CHILD IS A GIFT!  EVERY CHILD CAN LEARN! & EVERY CHILD LEARNS DIFFERENTLY!!!  

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January 21, 2017!!!

Down Country uses Down syndrome as the voice for the heart of how EVERY CHILD LEARNS!  It is a RURAL AWARENESS & EDUCATION initiative to provide education and training for ALL ABILITIES (disabilities/exceptional abilities) for professionals and families in rural communities.  There are over 65 workshops of audio training from the NDSC 2011 conference available in the training and resource section.  

- Since March 21, 2012 Down Country has donated over 302 i Pads to Tri-State area teachers/therapists  

CHECK OUT THE SCHEDULE PAGE FOR INFORMATION ON DOWN COUNTRY'S programming and other Tri-State organizations meetings & events-

To request a speaker for your event or to have a meeting or event listed, please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. m     

Questions?  Please Contact Down Country’s Board of Directors at 217-617-3568 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Kate Dougherty, President-Tony Dougherty, Vice President -Alysha Barnett, Treasurer-Keely Ragar, Assistant Treasurer-Brad Kurz, Secretary-Reta Richmond, Assistant Secretary-Directors: Meghan Karr,  Honorary Lifetime Members-Amanda Krutmeir 

How to help?  

Donate now online or by mailing a check payable to:  Down Country 5028 CR 304 Taylor, MO  63471