Founded by a handful of families of young children with Down syndrome in 1991, the DSACF has grown to serve more than 1000 families throughout Central Florida, as well as 12,000 friends and supporters. The DSACF provides disability awareness training for physicians, educators, other healthcare providers as well as Welcome Packets for Newly Diagnosed Families. In addition to monthly support meetings, the DSACF is the proud host of the Florida State Down Syndrome Conference, a free medical clinic in partnership with Arnold Palmer Hospital's Developmental Center, free family fun days at Universal Studios and SeaWorld, free IEP support and educational evaluations from the Down Syndrome Center (Jacksonville) and much more.