To provide in a widely accessible manner, free of charge information that is useful, sensitive, and current to everyone concerned with developmental disabilities: parents, families, self-advocates, and professionals
Fabio's story, pictures, poems and useful information on Down Syndrome as well as links and addresses of Down Syndrome Organizations and Parents Groups in the U.S. and worldwide. This website is also available in German.
National Association for Down Syndrome (NADS), a not-for-profit organization, was founded in Chicago in 1961 by parents of children with Down syndrome who felt a need to create a better environment and bring about understanding and acceptance of people with Down syndrome.
The purpose of the Riverbend Down Syndrome Parent Support Group web site is to provide information to parents and professionals on the topics of Down syndrome and language & communication, phenotype, early intervention, homeschooling, inclusion, life planning, literacy, mathematics, medical issues, milestones, resources, supplements & drugs and therapies.
The National Down Syndrome Society was established in 1979 to increase public awareness about Down syndrome; to assist families in addressing the needs of children born with this genetic condition; and to sponsor and encourage scientific research. Today, NDSS supports young researchers seeking the causes of, and answers to, many of the medical, genetic, behavioral and learning problems associated with Down syndrome; sponsors internationally renowned scientific symposia; advocates on behalf of families and individuals affected by this condition; provides information and referral services through its toll-free number; and develops educational materials, many of which are distributed free of charge.
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