What is Down Syndrome?
Learn about what Down syndrome is, what causes it, how it's diagnosed, and what language is best to use when talking about individuals with Down syndrome.
People with Down Syndrome Share Their Story
Meet individuals with Down syndrome from around the world.
Down Syndrome Misconceptions vs. Reality
There are a lot of misconceptions about Down syndrome. Here are a few cited by the Global Down Syndrome Foundation.
Down Syndrome Human and Civil Rights Timeline
View a human and civil rights timeline for people with Down syndrome, which includes the broader issues related to all intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Support Self-Advocates' Small Businesses
National Down Syndrome Society has compiled a list of small businesses run by self-advocates, individuals with Down syndrome who advocate for their equal rights. Click through and support them!
What is World Down Syndrome Day?
Learn the story behind March 21st, World Down Syndrome Day.
Down Syndrome Organizations by State
Find your local Down syndrome organization and get the conversation going thanks to Global Down Syndrome Foundation's awesome resource.
National Association for Down Syndrome Parent Support Program
Includes a new parent packet, parent mentors, emotional support and understanding, up-to-date information on Down syndrome, information on local services, and more.
National Down Syndrome Society Parent Support Page
Includes information on if what you're feeling is normal (spoiler alert, it is, you are not alone!), ways to get in touch with other parents of children with Down syndrome, ways to take care of yourself, and more.
National Down Syndrome Congress New and Expectant Parents Page
Learn about prenatal testing, Down syndrome fast facts, and resources available to new and expectant parents of children with Down syndrome.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Support Page
Includes birth checklist, financial planning resources, parent peer programs, how to apply for SSI, transition tips for adults with Down syndrome, and more.
Want to learn more? There are so many resources and stories out there! I encourage you to hop on over to your favorite search engine and do some digging. And while you're at it, sign up below to make sure you're on our list of folks who will be the first to know when Teacher of Patience comes out.
Find a cool resource you think we should add to our list? Use the comment box below to submit it to us!
Learn about what Down syndrome is, what causes it, how it's diagnosed, and what language is best to use when talking about individuals with Down syndrome.
People with Down Syndrome Share Their Story
Meet individuals with Down syndrome from around the world.
Down Syndrome Misconceptions vs. Reality
There are a lot of misconceptions about Down syndrome. Here are a few cited by the Global Down Syndrome Foundation.
Down Syndrome Human and Civil Rights Timeline
View a human and civil rights timeline for people with Down syndrome, which includes the broader issues related to all intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Support Self-Advocates' Small Businesses
National Down Syndrome Society has compiled a list of small businesses run by self-advocates, individuals with Down syndrome who advocate for their equal rights. Click through and support them!
What is World Down Syndrome Day?
Learn the story behind March 21st, World Down Syndrome Day.
Down Syndrome Organizations by State
Find your local Down syndrome organization and get the conversation going thanks to Global Down Syndrome Foundation's awesome resource.
National Association for Down Syndrome Parent Support Program
Includes a new parent packet, parent mentors, emotional support and understanding, up-to-date information on Down syndrome, information on local services, and more.
National Down Syndrome Society Parent Support Page
Includes information on if what you're feeling is normal (spoiler alert, it is, you are not alone!), ways to get in touch with other parents of children with Down syndrome, ways to take care of yourself, and more.
National Down Syndrome Congress New and Expectant Parents Page
Learn about prenatal testing, Down syndrome fast facts, and resources available to new and expectant parents of children with Down syndrome.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Support Page
Includes birth checklist, financial planning resources, parent peer programs, how to apply for SSI, transition tips for adults with Down syndrome, and more.
Want to learn more? There are so many resources and stories out there! I encourage you to hop on over to your favorite search engine and do some digging. And while you're at it, sign up below to make sure you're on our list of folks who will be the first to know when Teacher of Patience comes out.
Find a cool resource you think we should add to our list? Use the comment box below to submit it to us!
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