National Down Syndrome Society - The National Advocate for People with Down Syndrome Since 1979

The mission of the National Down Syndrome Society is to be the national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.

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DS-Ambassador Program Volunteer to advocate and commit to take part in the democratic process! NDSS DS-Ambassadors serve as liaisons between NDSS and their respective US Senators and US Representatives to continually raise awareness, educate and advocate for public policy solutions that benefit the Down syndrome community at the federal level. Read More »
NDSS en Español NDSS se dedica a servir a todos los miembros de la comunidad del síndrome de Down y estamos orgullosos de ofrecer una selección de nuestros recursos en español. Por favor, visite esta sección para una variedad de temas para los hablantes de Español, incluyendo Acerca de Síndrome de Down, Salud, Intervención Temprana, Terapias y Desarrollo, Educación y mucho más. Read More »
My Great Story Campaign Are you inspired by someone who has Down syndrome? Share your story! The My Great Story campaign invites self-advocates, their family members, friends, teachers, coaches, therapists and more to share a story and help ignite a new way of thinking about people with Down syndrome. Read More »

Early Intervention The first years of life are a critical time in a child's development. All young children go through the most rapid and developmentally significant changes during this time. Children with Down syndrome typically face delays in certain areas of development, so early intervention is highly recommended. Read More »
National Buddy Walk® Program The Buddy Walk® was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Read More »
Webinar Series Each month, NDSS provides a free educational web-based seminar, or webinar, to anyone who is interested in learning more about Down syndrome and related topics, such as health, education, research and family life. Read More »