PO Box 8338, Asheville NC 28814 contact@wncdsa.org 828-490-1423

About US

The mission of the Western North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance is to help create a community that will be educated, supportive and inclusive of individuals with Down Syndrome.

Which 17 counties does the Western North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance cover? Avery, Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania and Yancey.

* We respect the rights, abilities and potential of people with Down syndrome.

* We believe that people with Down syndrome should have the opportunity to make choices affecting their lives. * We respect and support the role of families in meeting the needs of people with Down syndrome.

* We value the efforts of our affiliates in the support they provide to people with Down syndrome and their families.

* We value excellence in the quality of education, research and advocacy provided to our constituents.

* We value diversity in our board, staff, volunteers and membership.

* We value the excellence and commitment of our board, volunteers and staff in their roles supporting the rights and abilities of people with Down syndrome.


Mailing Address:
WNCDSA
PO Box 8338
Asheville, NC 28814


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Board of Directors

Vanessa Champlin, President
wncdsa@gmail.com
404-323-1138

John Madden, Secretary, Past-President
828-490-1423

Kathy Emory, Buddy Camp Coordinator
kathleen.emory@yahoo.com

Paul Holdredge, Treasurer
holdredgepaul@yahoo.com

David Ide
davidide@beverly-hanks.com

Suzan Muldowney
cloverheart@bellsouth.net

Chris Caldwell
chris.caldwell@movement.com

Phyllis Mutter
phyllismutter@gmail.com

Melissa McCarraher
mmccarraher6@gmail.com

Rick Emily
rickemily8@gmail.com