Kayla McKeon, Manager of Grassroots Advocacy, speaks at the State of Art Conference in Syracuse, New York. Kayla spoke about her job at NDSS and #DSWORKS. Watch the Video
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2018 ANNUAL GALA AND AUCTION
Register for the 32nd Annual Gala & Auction The National Down Syndrome Society is pleased to announce its 32nd Annual Gala & Auction will take place March 8th, 2018 at Gotham Hall in New York City. This year we will once again extend the celebration with an after party! Following the Gala & Auction, join […]
2018 NDSS Down Syndrome Adult Summit
In addition to our annual advocacy conference on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 10 and 11, 2018, NDSS is excited to announce its new (and annual) NDSS Down Syndrome Adult Summit, which will be held on Monday and Tuesday, April 9 and 10, 2018 leading up to our 2018 Annual Buddy Walk® on Washington.
2018 Buddy Walk® Organizers Conference
The Buddy Walk® Organizers Conference is an annual conference held by the NDSS Buddy Walk® Team. The Conference brings together Organizers and leaders from across the country to educate, advocate and celebrate Down syndrome. Topics range from volunteer management, engagement, fundraising, and leadership, but vary year by year. This year’s Conference will take place at the […]
Statement on Teacher Arrested for Flipping Desk
October 24, 2017 The National Down Syndrome Society, the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome, was saddened to hear of the allegations that a special education teacher in Florida flipped the desk of a non-verbal student with Down syndrome while she was sitting in it. We thank the Escambia County School […]
United Flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
October 17, 2017 Yesterday, the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome, became aware of a situation that occurred on a United flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport involving an individual with Down syndrome. We immediately reached out to the Cross […]
2017 TCS New York City Marathon
Run for Down Syndrome and Add Gratitude to Your Miles! The National Down Syndrome Society was thrilled to be selected as an Official Charity Partner for the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon. NDSS had an amazing first year participating in one of the largest marathons in the country. Our team of athletes ran through New York City’s […]
National Down Syndrome Society Launching National Campaign To Spotlight Laws That Hinder Fulfilling Lives For Individuals With Down Syndrome:
October 3, 2017 The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome, will bring community leaders, self-advocates, parents and employers to the nation’s capitol to launch its latest campaign – “Law Syndrome.” “Law Syndrome” addresses the challenges people with Down syndrome confront when they want to follow their career […]