Understanding Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis of Down Syndrome from the Health Professional and Advocacy Community Perspectives

June 24, 2009. The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and the National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) are pleased to share the results of an historic first meeting which brought representatives of five organizations (NDSS, NDSC, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Medical Genetics and the National Society of Genetic Counselors) together to discuss prenatal screening and diagnosis as related to Down syndrome. The University of South Carolina's Genetic Counseling Program and Center for Disability Resources hosted a meeting of these medical and advocacy organizations. The two-day roundtable discussion resulted in a consensus document: "Toward Concurrence: Understanding Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis of Down Syndrome from the Health Professional and Advocacy Community Perspectives."

It Is Time To Submit Your Photo For The 2009 Times Square Video!

We invite you to submit a photo for this one-of-a-kind feature presentation! You can find more information about the contest on the Buddy Walk website. The contest will take place from May 1-July 15, 2009 and winners will be contacted the week of August 3, 2009.

Click here to download a flyer that you can send or email to your contacts to encourage them to submit their best shot! Click here to submit your photo.

The National Down Syndrome Society Is Proud to Unveil Our New Public Awareness Strategy, My Great Story!

June 9, 2009. My Great Story seeks to honor and celebrate the great stories of the 400,000 Americans living with Down syndrome by showcasing these stories in a beautiful online storybook.

This book will feature inspirational stories about work, school, friends, family, hobbies, travel, the NDSS Buddy Walk program and many other things.

If you have Down syndrome, we want to hear your great story! We want to learn about your achievements, dreams, aspirations, successes, and anything else about yourself that you want to share.

If you have a great story about someone you know who has Down syndrome, tell us! We want to know how he/she has inspired you. You can tell a story about your friend, family member, colleague, student, patient, neighbor, etc. Read more

2009 Joshua O'Neill and Zeshan Tabani Enrichment Fund Application Now Available

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