Down Syndrome Awareness Month

NDSS celebrated Down Syndrome Awareness Month with many members of the Down syndrome community this year! In the 1980s, NDSS participated in the efforts to have October proclaimed “Down Syndrome Awareness Month,” or “DSAM,” and this designation continues today. It’s a month to raise awareness and celebrate the many abilities of our loved ones with Down syndrome. DSAM seeks to break down barriers and focus on promoting advocacy for people with Down syndrome.

NDSS was featured on the Today Show for DSAM 2026:

A segment on The Today Show, "Shop These Businesses for Down Syndrome Awareness Month," featured The National Down Syndrome Society and many of the small businesses on the NDSS entrepreneurship page. Thank you to Peloton instructor and TODAY contributor, Ally Love, for helping us highlight entrepreneurs with Down syndrome!

Watch The Today Show

How to get involved in October, 2027:

Down Syndrome Awareness Month Fact Cards. Image of Alex, a man with Down syndrome wearing an NDSS shirt

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Customizable Fact Cards
Share these 31 fact cards on social media to spread awareness about Down syndrome. You can use our fact cards with pictures or customize them with your own. Don't forget to use #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth and tag NDSS so we can share your post! These cards are from 2026 and will be updated in 2027.

Share our DSAM Classroom Resource

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DSAM seeks to break down barriers and focus on promoting advocacy for all individuals with Down syndrome. With this free resource, classrooms across the country gain ideas for all ages and stages to celebrate and support individuals with Down syndrome all month long!

Shop NDSS

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NDSS is proud to partner with businesses that are owned and operated by individuals with Down syndrome. Make a purchase and support NDSS through products that give back! We also have our very own Shop NDSS branded store where you can purchase t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more!