1. Advocates of the Year
(policy/Policy)

... the responsibility of scrutinizing community-based childhood centers to ensure that they meet all requirements to be registered by the state. The Down Syndrome Indiana GAC has partnered with the ARC of ...

2. Legislation and Initiatives
(policy/Policy)

... Education Programs rules regarding the preschool “least restrictive environment” definition, data collection and monitoring and other policies. The Department of Education made several changes in its data ...

3. Get Involved
(policy/Policy)

...  Want to know how you or your local Down syndrome group can start or improve your advocacy efforts? Here are three things a great advocate needs to do! 1) Connect to the information 2) Connect to ...

4. Press Materials
(My Great Story/My Great Story)

... in recent decades - from 25 in 1983 to 60 today. People with Down syndrome attend school, work; participate in decisions that affect them, and contribute to society in many ways. About My Great Story ...

5. Shop NDSS
(get involved/Get Involved)

... 800-221-4602 to purchase tribute cards and learn more about Annie and other artists with Down syndrome. If you prefer to mail or fax your order, download and complete the order form and send it to ...

6. Terms and Conditions
(general/Privacy Policy)

... the written permission of NDSS. NDSS neither warrants nor represents that your use of materials displayed on the Site will not infringe rights of third parties not owned by or affiliated with NDSS. 2. ...

7. Privacy Policy
(general/Privacy Policy)

... not linked to personally identifiable information. Sharing At times, we may be working with third-party companies to execute a specific promotion or program. If the information is to be shared with any ...

8. Recreation & Friendship
(education development and community life/Recreation & Friendship)

Friends, community events, sports and the arts are more than just fun; they are elements of a full life. They are also important to relaxation, social development and a healthy lifestyle. This section ...

9. Positive Steps for Social Inclusion
(education development and community life/Recreation & Friendship)

... in special education classes or is fully or partially included in regular education classes. Hopefully, all of these students will eventually live and work in the community where they need to be able to ...

10. Recreation and Friendship Resource List
(education development and community life/Recreation & Friendship)

...  Best Buddies-e-Buddies 300 D Street SW, Suite PH Washington, DC 20024 Telephone: 202-554-4801 Website: www.ebuddies.org Best Buddies-Global Headquarters 100 Southeast Second Street, Suite ...

11. Looking for Postsecondary Education
(education development and community life/Post Secondary Education)

... each particular group might have.   If you or someone you know is interested in pursuing postsecondary education, the earlier you start to do research and plan, the more likely you and your family ...

12. Postsecondary Education Resource List
(education development and community life/Post Secondary Education)

... in the provision of quality services to meet the needs of persons with disabilities involved in all areas of higher education. AHEAD is actively involved in all facets of promoting full and equal participation ...

13. Early Intervention
(education development and community life/Early Intervention)

... birth, but the sooner it starts, the better.   This section provides details on the various kinds of early intervention available, and how to access services.   What is early intervention? ...

14. Develomental Milestones Chart
(education development and community life/Early Intervention)

    Click here to download Developmental Milestones Chart  ...

15. Helpline
(contact us/Helpline)

... preguntas de padres, los profesionales, los ser-partidarios y otros individuos interesados.  Un representante de NDSS está disponible responder en español para mandar correo electrónico las indagaciones ...

16. Finding Support
(general/Finding Support)

... Learning more about Down syndrome can also help ease some of your uncertainty, and support groups are a great place to start gaining knowledge. In addition to providing emotional support, other parents ...

17. Parent and Family Support Resource List
(general/Parent and Family Support Resource List)

... www.dadsnational.org   Downsed Online Email: enquiries@downsed.org Website: www.downsed.org   Family Village Online www.familyvillage.wisc.edu Mended Little Hearts (support ...

18. A Healthy Start
(general/A Healthy Start)

... a higher risk for congenital heart defects, hearing and vision loss, respiratory problems, obstructed digestive tracts, childhood leukemia, and other health conditions. They also have an increased susceptibility ...

19. Understanding the Diagnosis of Down Syndrome
(general/Understanding the Diagnosis of Down Syndrome)

... their pregnancy no matter what and do not want to expose their pregnancy to even the small risk of miscarriage that come with CVS and amniocentesis. Some start with a prenatal screen and then proceed to ...

20. ADHD : Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(healthcare/Associated Conditions)

... breathing during sleep, is especially common. People with Down syndrome have small, often "floppy" airways, which can sometimes be completely or partially blocked during sleep by large tonsils and adenoids, ...