Overview
Participants in the NDSS Down Syndrome Ambassador (DS-Ambassador) program are volunteer advocates committed to taking part in the democratic process and serving as liaisons between NDSS and their congressional delegations, state and local officials, and community leaders. The overarching goal of the NDSS DS-Ambassador program is to build long-lasting relationships with decision-makers in their communities and at the federal, state, and local levels of government.
Key Objectives:
- Strengthen and organize the Down syndrome community’s grassroots advocacy network
- Effectively advocate for policy solutions and community-based efforts that are beneficial to the Down syndrome community
- Engage advocates with the mission, vision, and priorities of NDSS
