what is our big dream for club 21?

In October we plan to open the doors of our new facility. This will only happen with your help! We are searching for a place, a visible presence in the community that demonstrates how individuals with Down syndrome enrich our lives.

We want a place where:

•     Our children will be taught the skills they need to suceed
•     Volunteers abound from every age group
•     Families are supported
•     Friendships are built
•     Siblings meet other siblings with the same experiences
•     Fun and learning go hand in hand
•     Hope can be shared for prenatal diagnosis
•     Heartbreak can be transformed into joy

what will we offer?

our services
Club 21 will offer to families, teachers and the community: information,
programs and professional services needed to assist them in helping
children with Down syndrome reach their potential.












every child a reader
This program aspires to graduate a generation of capable readers with
Down syndrome, who in turn will be more independent and confident
in their daily lives. Club 21 will provide reading tutoring to students
with Down syndrome. We will use a variety of educational mediums
to respond to individual learning styles.

community outreach and inclusion facilitators
An important goal is a resource center and a website that provides the knowledge,
tools and technology to support curriculum adaptation in the inclusive classroom.
Club 21 Inclusion Facilitators will be available to local area schools to support teaching
teams with resource materials, techniques and strategies. School consults provide
support to teachers and families which will effect a child's success.

to volunteer please email:
info@ltoolsforthejourney.org:

or to contribute please send checks to:
ECIC
1107 E. Foothill Street
South Pasadena, CA 91030-1719

(ECIC is a non-profit (501c3) and will provide receipts for charitable donations. Federal Tax Number 95-43 75296)
Club 21, Learning and Resource Center is dedicated to the inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome in home, school and community life. Club 21 desires to become a vital link in every family's support network by offering our services to children of all ages and by helping them, regardless of ability level; to be visible, active, and appreciated participants in home and community life.

our mission statement
Creating partnerships and progressive programs to integrate individuals with Down syndrome into society.

our vision statement
A society enriched by the inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome.
It's OK to have Down syndrome!

family support
We will offer conferences, workshops, classes, social events, as well as up-to-date resources and information via our website, www.toolsforthejourney.org. We will have a Family Support Liaison who will connect families to other families and network community resources.

early learning classes
Parent-Child play groups with speech and occupational therapy consults. Small classes with a certified teacher to help facilitate early language.
learning and resource center for children with down syndrome