Our Story

Down Syndrome Footprint was established in 2009 and is based in Chippewa Falls, WI. The company started out of a vision seeking a unique and universal image that would represent Down syndrome and develop awareness, empowerment and employment for individuals with Down syndrome.

As parents of a child with Down syndrome, Mike and Katia Hauser were having a conversation about the memories of their daughter's birth, and the doctor’s observation of the physical markers of Down syndrome - including the unique footprint. That conversation quickly became the vision for a company that would create awareness, empowerment and ultimately employment for individuals with Down syndrome - including, someday, their daughter, Annaliese.