grandparents support group

The Grandparents Support group provides support, information, advice and friendship for grandparents of grandchildren with Down syndrome.

After the birth of their grandsons Ethan and Seth, grandparents Wendy and Tom Beasley and Julie and Frank Boehm co-founded this grandparent-led support group. The group promotes acceptance and understanding of Down syndrome in hopes of enriching the lives of grandchildren so they may reach their fullest potential to lead an independent life within the community.

The group meets periodically to encourage and strengthen each other by increasing knowledge, understanding and hope about Down syndrome. Group members share new information, ideas and advice to become better advocates to their grandchildren and children. Meetings consist of group discussions giving grandparents the opportunity to share personal experiences and get answers to their many questions. Meetings also include guest speakers who can provide information on a wide variety of topics relating to Down syndrome

The Grandparents Support Group is open to any grandparent impacted by Down syndrome.
There is no fee associated with the meetings. For upcoming meetings view our events calendar.
For more information or to sign up for this group, contact DSAMT at 615.386.9002 or dsamt@bellsouth.net . You may also email Dr. Frank Boehm at frank.boehm@vanderbilt.edu