By Brad Hennefer Brad Hennefer is super excited to once again be joining NDSS at their upcoming golf outings! Brad was featured in Good Morning America and in Sports Illustrated due to his high school varsity golf accomplishments. Brad is a passionate self-advocate and began participating in the NDSS golf outing in 2009 after he graduated. […]
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22nd Annual Golf Outing
Join the National Down Syndrome Society and a group of remarkable golfers on Thursday, June 7, 2018, at The Stanwich Club in Greenwich, CT to help raise awareness about the importance of inclusion and the value of individuals with Down syndrome in our community. Sponsorship Opportunities Register
2nd Annual Even Strength Golf Tournament
The 2nd Annual Even Strength Golf Tournament supports NDSS’ Even Strength Internship Program (Even Strength). Alongside our NDSS DSWORKS® Program, Even Strength partners with professional sports organizations to bring exciting and high-profile internships to adults with Down syndrome. Even Strength provides individuals with Down syndrome the opportunity to be part of the game day operations staff […]
23rd Annual New York City Buddy Walk®
Join NDSS for the 23rd Annual New York City Buddy Walk® on September, 15, to honor and celebrate individuals with Down syndrome in our communities. This event is focused on raising awareness and funds for programs that benefit people with Down syndrome and their families. The 2017 New York City Buddy Walk® brought together more […]
Buddy Walk® on Washington Advocacy Conference
The 2018 NDSS Annual Buddy Walk® on Washington is an annual two-day advocacy conference that brings the Down syndrome community together to advocate for legislative priorities that directly impact the lives of people with Down syndrome and their families. During the first day of the conference, advocates receive training. They head to Capitol Hill on the second […]
First Annual Zac Stacy NDSS All-Star Clinic
We are inviting individuals with Down syndrome to participate in our First Annual Zac Stacy NDSS All-Star Clinic. Join NDSS and Zac Stacy, former Vanderbilt and NFL running back, along with other Vanderbilt athletes at the Vanderbilt Recreation Center on May 5th for football drills and games, lunch and a photo/autograph session. Become an All-Star […]
Flu Factsheet
The National Down Syndrome Society wants to make sure that you have the information you need in order to protect your health during this severe flu season. This resource will arm you with the facts you need to fight the flu! Download the Factsheet
Kayla’s Korner
Kayla’s Korner is here! Are you ready? Kayla’s Korner is a podcast where Kayla McKeon, Manager of Grassroots Advocacy at NDSS, interviews VIPs, Members of Congress, members of the NDSS Board of Directors, and fellow self-advocates on their perspectives on life, experiences, and careers. Tune in to Kayla’s Korner every Tuesday!
NDSS Letter From Sara Hart Weir and Gordon Spoor
Letter from Sara and Gordon This year, NDSS’ number one priority was the ABLE to Work Act, which helps build upon the success of the Stephen Beck Jr., Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act to incentivize employment by allowing ABLE beneficiaries to earn a federal tax credit to contribute toward their ABLE Accounts. We […]