NDSS Signature T-Shirts are Here!
Introducing the new NDSS signature t-shirts, available for men, women and children. Pictured above is Malea wearing the kids' style. The t-shirts feature 3:21 on the front, symbolic of the third copy of chromosome 21 in Trisomy 21, and the NDSS logo on the back. $5 will be donated to NDSS for each t-shirt purchased. Order by March 15 to ensure U.S. delivery by World Down Syndrome Day on March 21!
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NDSS Establishes Criteria to Evaluate Companies with Non-Invasive Prenatal Diagnostic Tests for Down Syndrome
The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) recognizes that many companies, both within the United States and abroad, are developing new noninvasive blood tests that might be able to detect Down syndrome prenatally. The NDSS appreciates that these tests are likely to be safer for pregnant women than the current invasive options of chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis.
Click here to view the Sequenom report card.
My Great Story: 3/21 World Down Syndrome Day Section
World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on 3/21 in honor of a third copy of chromosome 21 that characterizes Down syndrome. Share your World Down Syndrome Day stories and tell us how you're celebrating people with Down syndrome on or around March 21!
Click here to share your story with the My Great Story campaign's 3/21 World Down Syndrome Day section.
My Great Story of the Month Contest
ShoeBuy.com is proud to sponsor the February My Great Story of the Month Contest. ShoeBuy has the largest selection of women's, men's and kids' shoes. Choose from over 1,100 brands, 1,000,000 products, the most styles per brand and the most up-to-date fashions. The winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to ShoeBuy.com.
Click here to check out the details and vote for your favorite story.
My Great Story of the Week
A Smile as Big as the Moon
Jeannine Cleary, Glencoe, IL
Peter ten Brink, a nineteen year old teen with Down syndrome will played one of the main roles in the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, "A Smile as Big as the Moon." The movie is based on a true story and aired on ABC on January 29, 2012. Peter plays the role of Ben Schmidt, a high school student with Down syndrome who dreams of becoming an astronaut.
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Do Something Extra: World Down Syndrome Day is March 21!
World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on the 21st day of the third month of year to symbolize a third copy of the 21st chromosome in Down syndrome. This year is especially exciting as is it the first year that the date is officially recognized by the United Nations! Join the global celebration and Do Something Extra to honor those with an extra 21st chromosome this World Down Syndrome Day.
Click here for a list of initiatives and ways to get involved.
2012 Buddy Walk® on Washington
The Buddy Walk® on Washingon is an annual two-day advocacy event brings the Down syndrome community together to advocate for public policies that impact the lives of people with Down syndrome and their families.
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Monthly Webinars
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. In February, the NDSS webinar will be "Executive Functioning in Students with Down Syndrome." The presentation will take place on February 23 at 1:00 PM ET.
Click here to learn more and to register. Click here to download slides from past NDSS webinars.
2011 Times Square Video
The 2011 Times Square Video is now available to view!
Click here to watch the video and for order form information.
National Institutes of Health forms Down Syndrome Consortium with NDSS and other Down Syndrome Groups
Click here to read the press release.
National Down Syndrome Society Continues Relationship with Prudential
After a successful first year of affiliation, NDSS is pleased to renew its relationship with Prudential to provide resources on financial literacy to the Down syndrome community. “We’re excited to work with Prudential to help people with Down syndrome and their families learn more about planning needs for their future financial needs,” said Jon Colman, president of NDSS.
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Revised Health Care Guidelines for
Ages 0-21
The NDSS Clinical Advisory Board, composed of the topic health care experts on Down syndrome, have digested the new health care guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics into simple checklists just for parents.
Click here for more information and parent checklists.
Milestones
Our latest video, Milestones, is now available for viewing on our website. NDSS would like to thank filmmaker Erica Hill for helping us fulfill this important “milestone.” We also want to extend a special thank you to the Heit, Rosado/Morocho, Orthey and Simons families for welcoming us into their homes and sharing their stories. Video credit: Erica Hill Studio Click here to view the video.
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