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Town 21 sign
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Town 21 sign

Introducing a place that doesn’t exist: Town 21, where everyone—including people with disabilities—has equal access to healthcare, quality education, and the support of policies that build a truly inclusive world. It’s a place we dream about, named for the extra copy of chromosome 21 carried by people with Down syndrome. And it’s a place we’re fighting to make the world more like, every day. NDSS is fighting for Town 21: Are you in?

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Overhead view of Town 21
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Overhead view of Town 21

Places

Caden Cox Arena

Named after the first known player with Down syndrome to play in and score during a college football game, Town 21’s Arena is a great place to see what all athletes can do. Unlike in the real world, where they’re often ignored and excluded.

Caden Cox Arena

Goodwin Park

A place where everyone can enjoy the outdoors and stay active and healthy. But we have more than just parks to keep people healthy! Here, everyone has equal access to healthcare. Unlike the rest of the country.

Goodwin Park
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Man in firefighter gear next to fire hydrant
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Man in firefighter gear next to fire hydrant

Tim’s Place

One of Town 21’s many thriving businesses, employing people of all types of physical and mental abilities. Because here, everyone can find a job. And guess what? Every job comes with fair pay!

Tim’s Place

T21 News

Covering all the policy changes and laws that make Town 21 fair and equal for all! And yes, they cover sports and weather too. (In case you’re wondering, it does rain here, but only on the flowers, grass, and trees.)

T21 News

Unity Chapel

A place for worship and celebration, for every human. And unlike other places, if you get married here, your combined income doesn't mean that you lose your benefits!

Unity Chapel

Club 21

The most non-exclusive club you’ve ever heard of, where the dress code is come-as-you-are and the velvet rope comes down for everybody. Mocktails, cocktails, whatever your preference!

Club 21
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A group of 4 people sit on a couch
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A group of 4 people sit on a couch

Meet the locals

Audrey and Jeremy

Audrey and Jeremy have been dating in real life for a while now. They love going out, theme parks, surfing (Jeremy wants to be a competitive surfer), and, of course, each other!

Alex

Alex works at NDSS in DC. While he’s not a father yet, he dreams of becoming one. Alex loves acting and performing. When he’s famous we’re going to say we knew him!

The Avis Family

Heather and her children Macyn, Truly, and August live in Southern California along with Dad Josh. Heather is the founder and Chief Visionary Officer of The Lucky Few, an advocacy organization dedicated to shouting worth, shifting narratives, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone belongs.

Jessica

Jessica is an artist who makes all sorts of things, including a series of Teddy Bear stickers and NFTs called “The Bear Market” to support people with Down syndrome and their families.