Paige Faucheux has been named the first Self Advocate for Upside Downs. Upside Downs is a local non-profit organization with the goal of promoting the positive aspects or “Upside” of Down syndrome. Faucheux was born with Down syndrome and is a living example of the organization’s motto that “anything is possible with Down syndrome!” FaucheuxRead more about Paige Faucheux has been named the first Self Advocate for Upside Downs[…]

Upside Downs has selected six students enrolled in the Bridge to Independence program at Nicholls State University to be recipients of scholarships, each totaling $1,000. This is the first year that Upside Downs is offering this scholarship in an effort to help individuals with Down syndrome pursue their education goals. The recipients of the scholarshipRead more about Upside Downs Awards Scholarships to Bridge to Independence Students[…]

  The Krewe of Chronos is giving a local man with Down syndrome a starring role in its Broadway- themed Mardi Gras festivities this year. Logan Gros, a 21-year-old Thibodaux native, will serve as the Krewe’s Honorary Captain. Logan was born with Down syndrome, a common chromosomal condition that delays development. Approximately 6,000 babies areRead more about Krewe of Chronos Gives Local Man with Down Syndrome Starring Role[…]

We are excited to announce that Upside Downs is now a local affiliate of both the National Down Syndrome Society and the National Down Syndrome Congress. These two national organizations are the first two websites that new parents will come across in those critical days after receiving the diagnosis. When new parents view these websites, they will now have directRead more about Now local affiliate of two national organizations[…]

Check out the June issue of POV Magazine! 

Lafayette, LA When life gives you lemons, the old saying says to make lemonade. Ten-year-old Luke Deloach decided to take those lemons and turn them Upside Downs. Inspired by his baby cousin who was born with Down syndrome, Luke decided to host a lemonade stand as part of National Lemonade Day with the intention ofRead more about Fourth Grade Entrepreneur Gives Back[…]