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The NDSS comprehensive approach to prevent another tragedy like the death of Robert Ethan Saylor includes specific short term and long term actions, both in supporting F.R.I.E.N.D.S. and the Saylor Family, and people with Down syndrome across the country. We take this matter and community feedback very seriously, and we have outlined all our steps towards law enforcement/first responder training and the need for an independent inquiry.
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Michael Garcia, a waiter at Laurenzo’s in Houston, TX, refused to wait on a family who had made a negative comment about a child from another family in the restaurant, who had Down syndrome. NDSS DS-Ambassador Connor Long's open letter to Michael Garcia thanks him for standing up for what is right.
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World Down Syndrome Day is on 3/21 to symbolize a third copy of the 21st chromosome in people with Down syndrome. Celebrate the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome on March 21!
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NDSS meets with the US Department of Justice following the tragic death of Robert Ethan Saylor.
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NDSS stands with our affiliate in Frederick County, Maryland in their response to the tragic incident involving Robert Ethan Saylor.
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NDSS corporate partner Toys“R”Us once again publishes it's Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids®.
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October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month! There are many ways to celebrate and get involved. We encourage you to raise awareness for people with Down syndrome this month!
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The US Congress might be in recess until the week of September 10th, but NDSS, our advocates from the Down syndrome community, and other national disability organizations are not. We are working hard to pass the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE) of 2011 (S. 1872/H.R. 3423) this Congress.
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NDSS is pleased to unveil a new and improved website!
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March 21, 2012 marked the first World Down Syndrome Day officially recognized by the United Nations.
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The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) hosted our annual Buddy Walk® on Washington on March 13 – 14 in Washington, D.C. The two-day advocacy event brought over 220 individuals from across the country to our nation's capital to advocate for legislative priorities that positively impact the lives of people with Down syndrome and their families. Advocates from the Down syndrome community met with more than 300 members of Congress to bring our issues to the forefront of their agendas.