Individuals with disabilities prove they are ready, willing and able to work MINNEAPOLIS (September 27, 2019) — The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), partnered to advocate for equal rights for all individuals with Down syndrome through C21, a unique dining experience on Sept. 26 held at the Muse Events […]
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25th Annual National Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk to Take Place September 14th in Two Historic New York City Locations – Times Square and Central Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 25th Annual National Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk to Take Place September 14th in Two Historic New York City Locations – Times Square and Central Park Flagship NDSS Buddy Walk To Bring More Than 2,000 People In New York City To Raise Awareness For Down Syndrome New York, NY […]
LA Marathon & The LA Big 5K
Run for Down Syndrome and Add Gratitude to Your Miles! Join #TeamNDSS for the LA Marathon & The LA Big 5K! Race and Registration Details: Date: March 7-8, 2020 Location: Los Angeles, CA Join #TeamNDSS for our first race on the West Coast! NDSS has been chosen as an official charity partner for […]
Kandi Pickard Selected as the New NDSS President and CEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Down Syndrome Society Names Kandi Pickard President and CEO Pickard Previously Served as a Local Buddy Walk Organizer, NDSS Executive and is a Parent in the Down syndrome Community. Her Focus will be on the Growing Adult Population in the Down syndrome Community Washington, D.C. (July 11, 2019) […]
How a bill becomes a law- Washington State Organ Transplant Discrimination Legislation
How a bill becomes a law- Washington State Organ Transplant Discrimination Legislation May 9, 2019 Passing legislation is a long game. In a democracy, rarely do things happen overnight, even for something as obvious as banning discrimination in organ transplantation because the recipient has a disability. In August 2018, at the request of Congresswoman […]
Thank You and Let’s Go!
This has been a very bittersweet time for the NDSS Team. May 1 marked the beginning of a new chapter as Sara Hart Weir transitioned out of her role as President and CEO. First, Sara is a great colleague and has been an unbelievable advocate for NDSS for over a decade. We all know she […]
2019 New York City Buddy Walk®
The 25th Annual New York City Buddy Walk® will take place on Saturday, September 14, to honor and celebrate individuals with Down syndrome in our communities. This event is focused on raising awareness and funds for NDSS programs that benefit people with Down syndrome and their families. Register for the 2019 New York City Buddy […]
NFL Star Jamison Crowder Hosting Football Camp with National Down Syndrome Society
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2019 Media Contact: Michelle Sagan National Down Syndrome Society (301) 728-0447 [email protected] NFL Star Jamison Crowder Hosting Football Camp with National Down Syndrome Society DURHAM, NC. – NFL star football player Jamison Crowder has teamed up with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to host the First Annual […]