Texas Down Syndrome Chat

Magaly Diaz, Education Director, DSASTX
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The goal of this podcast is to provide professional, quality information, and resources to individuals with Down Syndrome and their families on topics of interest related to Down Syndrome in English and Spanish. Though there are some Down Syndrome Podcasts out there, there aren’t many that cater to the Latino population as well. This podcast will also bring awareness and support to the Down Syndrome Association of South Texas, which is based in San Antonio, but covers all South Texas.

  1. 12/02/2025

    Introducing a new staff member!

    Join us in welcoming our new Development Coordinator, Jessica Pastrano. In this episode we can get to know her and learn what the DSASTX team has been up to in  the fall as well as what we have planned for 2026.

    26 min

  2. 09/08/2025

    ¿Que es un Centro de Capacitación para Padres?

    Acompáñenos para conocer más sobre la Partners Resource Network con Verónica Álvarez, Coordinadora de la Región Central de Texas. Ella nos explica los servicios que ofrecen a los padres que se encuentran en el sistema de educación especial en Texas.

    29 min

  3. 07/02/2025

    Becky West & Power to Marc

    Join us for an informative episode with Becky West and Power to Marc. In this episode we learn about Becky's family and how her journey led her to work at Power to Marc, where she spreads the news about techniques from Practice without Pressure. We discuss the dangers of restraint of individuals with Down syndrome for medical procedures.

    48 min

  4. 04/30/2025

    Family Spotlight: Juan Valenzuela & Lizzeth Saldana Family

    Season 3, Episode 4 is a Family Spotlight! We talked with Juan Valenzuela and Lizzeth Saldana, who have a 8 year-old son, Dante, who has Down syndrome. They gave us an insight on their pregnancy diagnosis story, their journey with Dante, advice on the importance of advocacy for children, and their time here with the DSASTX. We hope you enjoy this month's episode, and thank our guest family, Juan & Lizzeth, for coming out to talk with us! We also hope the Texas Down Syndrome Chat supports, educates, and inspires our listeners, whether you have Down syndrome, or know someone who does. Be sure to also check out our parent support groups, who meet up every month! D.A.D.S: https://bit.ly/DSASTXDADS M.O.M.S: https://bit.ly/DSASTXMOMS Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok @DSASTX or visit our website at dsastx.org to send us questions, comments, or suggestions regarding our podcast, and even what you would like for us to talk about next!

    54 min

  5. 03/31/2025

    Transition Services: Employment, SSI, & Guardianship

    In Season 3, Episode 3, we hop on a call with the team from Disability Rights Texas and discuss transition services including employment for individuals with disabilities, SSI, and even touch on guardianship. Take a listen to resource and information packed episode to hear about more about Disability Rights Texas and all the services and support they provide for families in our community. We thank our guests Jeanie, Preston, and Ted for talking with us this month! We also hope the Texas Down Syndrome Chat supports, educates, and inspires our listeners, whether you have Down syndrome, or know someone who does. Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok @DSASTX or visit our website at dsastx.org to send us questions, comments, or suggestions regarding our podcast, and even what you would like for us to talk about next!

    43 min

  6. 02/28/2025

    Waivers & The Arc of San Antonio!

    In Season 3, Episode 2 we sit down with Heather Long, Director of Family Support Services (FSS) of The Arc of San Antonio and discuss The Arc & everything you need to know about waiver lists. The Arc of San Antonio serves as a social service home in Bexar and surrounding counties to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and assists their families through their direct care and comprehensive case management programs. Take a listen to this month’s episode to hear about The Arc and waiver lists, and also how we work alongside each other to help provide more opportunities to all those in our community. We thank our guest, Heather, for coming out to talk with us! We also hope the Texas Down Syndrome Chat supports, educates, and inspires our listeners, whether you have Down syndrome, or know someone who does. Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok @DSASTX or visit our website at dsastx.org to send us questions, comments, or suggestions regarding our podcast, and even what you would like for us to talk about next!

    29 min

  7. 02/01/2025

    Supporting Through Recreation, Respite, and Education- Learn all about CAMP!

    Season 3 is finally here! Episode 1 of Season 3 is all about CAMP (Children's Association for Maximum Potential)! We sat down with Chief Administrative Officer, Sarah Coulombe and discuss the services and support CAMP offers to  individuals with disabilities - and those who care for them. Sarah shares her journey with CAMP, and gives our listeners all the information and details on how your child and family can begin theirs too! Take a listen to this month’s episode to hear about CAMP and also how we work alongside each other to help provide more opportunities to all those in our community. We thank our guest, Sarah, for coming out to talk with us! We also hope the Texas Down Syndrome Chat supports, educates, and inspires our listeners, whether you have Down syndrome, or know someone who does. Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok @DSASTX or visit our website at dsastx.org to send us questions, comments, or suggestions regarding our podcast, and even what you would like for us to talk about next!

    31 min

  8. 12/31/2024

    2024 End of Year Recap!

    Season 2, Episode 11 is our last episode of Season 2! Thank you all for coming on this journey with us for YEAR 2 of the Texas Down Syndrome Chat and for listening to every episode this past year! We decided to take this episode to chat about all of the incredible and unforgettable moments and events that happened in 2024. We were joined by DSASTX Executive Director, Brian Lopez for this final episode. The DSASTX is celebrated all year long as this past year was our 30th Anniversary serving the Down syndrome community. Take a listen to this month’s episode to hear about all the ways we celebrated and even some of our favorite memories of the year. We hope you enjoy this season’s final episode, and thank our guest host, Brian, for coming out to talk with us! Can’t wait for all of you to hear what we have in store for 2025! We also hope the Texas Down Syndrome Chat supports, educates, and inspires our listeners, whether you have Down syndrome, or know someone who does. Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok @DSASTX or visit our website at dsastx.org to send us questions, comments, or suggestions regarding our podcast, and even what you would like for us to talk about next!

    43 min
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The goal of this podcast is to provide professional, quality information, and resources to individuals with Down Syndrome and their families on topics of interest related to Down Syndrome in English and Spanish. Though there are some Down Syndrome Podcasts out there, there aren’t many that cater to the Latino population as well. This podcast will also bring awareness and support to the Down Syndrome Association of South Texas, which is based in San Antonio, but covers all South Texas.

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  • Creator
    Magaly Diaz, Education Director, DSASTX
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Texas Down Syndrome Chat
  • Show Website
    Texas Down Syndrome Chat