Based in Newberg Oregon, young adults with Down Syndrome meet weekly to give and receive peer support. Together, they engage others and the world around them in new, creative ways!
Surrounding communities are welcomed to join us!
Create the Connection is a social advocacy organization co-founded by Jacob Beckmann, a young man with Down Syndrome. Jacob inspires so many to face their fear of judgment and take the chance to reach out to others. His spirit of acceptance and self-determination prompted the idea for Create the Connection. We are dedicated to explore personal empowerment for all people, regardless of diagnosis or physical challenge.
Our mission is to develop innovative outreach activities and communication tools to assist people with Down Syndrome to engage the world around them in meaningful, exciting ways. People with differences may find themselves on the outside looking in at times. Perhaps they notice that they are ignored or notice that people may not say hi or engage them. At times they may even be avoided or ignored.
Our goal is to help shift this paradigm. We are committed to find ways for people with differences to engage others directly and in creative ways. This could lead to a greater sense of personal determination and self-efficacy. Check our the rest of our website and stay connected as launch this exciting new venture!
Connect with us!
Are you a young adult with Down Syndrome between the age of 18 to 30? Maybe a parent or care provider of someone who is? Send us an email -- we would love to connect and include you in our social activities.
We are not a brokerage or day program out for money. We are a bunch of like-minded people who have decided to take our destiny into our own hands. Be part of this amazing movement!