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NDSS' mission is to create a world where individuals with Down syndrome thrive.

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Discuss Down Syndrome-associated Alzheimer's Disease

NDSS will be hosting an Externally-Led Patient Focused Drug Development (EL-PFDD) Meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 10 AM ET on June 2, to discuss Down Syndrome-associated Alzheimer's Disease (DS-AD).

The EL-PFDD meeting will give the FDA and other key decision makers the opportunity to hear directly from patients, their families, caregivers, and patient advocates specifically about the symptoms of DS-AD, the impacts on daily lives, patient experiences with current available treatments, and hopes for future therapies.

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Washington DC Dragon Boat Festival

Join Team NDSS on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Georgetown Waterfront Park! Take part in this unique experience while supporting NDSS' mission to create a world where individuals with Down syndrome thrive. Be sure to check out the dances, crafts, and amazing food while at the festival hosted by the Taiwan US Cultural Association (TUSCA).

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