NDSS empowers individuals with Down syndrome and their families by driving policy change, providing resources, engaging with local communities, and shifting public perceptions.
Independence Dragon Boat Regatta
Join Team NDSS on June 7, 2025 for the Independence Dragon Boat Regatta and race along the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!
NYC Buddy Walk and Times Square Video
Since 1995, the Buddy Walk® has been the premier advocacy event for Down syndrome in the United States. It is also the world’s most widely recognized public awareness program for the Down syndrome community. The flagship New York City Buddy Walk® attracts participants from coast to coast each year.
Registrations Now Open for our 2025 New York City Buddy Walk and Times Square Video Presentation- September 6, 2025, in New York City!