Local Support

90% of all money raised during the Tusc. Co. Buddy Walk is used to assist families and individuals right here in Tuscarawas County with such things as medical bills, medications, therapy and others. Anyone needing financial assistence with medical bills, therapy, medications, etc. can call 330.340.8274 or write to S.U.D.S, PO Box 128, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663 for information on how to get help.

Tuscarawas County Board of Developmental Disabilities

610 Commercial Ave., SW
New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663

Phone: 330.308.7173

Starlight School

518 Church Ave., SW
New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663

Phone: 330.339.3577
Workshop:
638 Commercial Ave., SW

New Phila, Ohio
Phone:330.339.3578

Down Syndrome Facts

Down Syndrome is the most frequently occurring chromosomal disorder, effecting approximately 1 in every 800-1,000 births in the United States. In Tuscarawas County, the Down Syndrome birth-rate is higher than the National Average.

Down Syndrome effects people of all ages, races and economic backgrounds.

More than 350,000 people in the U.S. have Down syndrome.

95% of persons with Down syndrome have an extra copy of the 21st chromosome in every cell.