Education and Awareness: Down syndrome
Siblings with a Mission spreads awareness of Down syndrome to communities around the world. Through articles posted on our website, we provide information about Down syndrome as well as current research. We also connect members to facilities and associations that assist individuals diagnosed with Down syndrome
To learn about the symptoms and causes of Down syndrome, click here.
Siblings with a Mission spreads awareness of Down syndrome to communities around the world. Through articles posted on our website, we provide information about Down syndrome as well as current research. We also connect members to facilities and associations that assist individuals diagnosed with Down syndrome
To learn about the symptoms and causes of Down syndrome, click here.
Articles about Down Syndrome:
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"That's So Retarded" by Louise van den Bergh
Why do people use the word "retarded"? Is the word accurate? How do you feel when people say the word "retarded?" Our International Down Syndrome Chairman discusses the debate around the word "retarded" and why people should NOT use it. Click here to read the article. Take the R-Word Pledge "Spread the Word to End the Word." Take the pledge to eliminate the R-word here. |
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Resources for People with Down Syndrome and their Families
Global Down Syndrome Foundation http://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/about-down-syndrome/resources/international-down-syndrome-organizations-clinics/
Note: The Global Down Syndrome website lists resources that are established in each country
National Down Syndrome Society - United States, website: http://www.ndss.org/
National Association for Down Syndrome - United States, website: http://www.nads.org/
Downs Syndrome Association - United Kingdom, website: http://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/
The Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) - Canada, website: http://www.cdss.ca/
Down Syndrome Society of South Australia, website: http://www.downssa.asn.au
Down Syndrome South Africa, website: http://www.downsyndrome.org.za/main.aspx?artid=36
For more information about Down syndrome associations, feel free ask questions during our events or contact us here.
Siblings with a Mission is an international organization established to serve and support siblings of individuals with special needs. All images are found on Google images and are solely used for education purposes. The stories and advice provided by Siblings with a Mission are not to be replaced by professional advice and counseling but to be considered as an additional source of support.
Global Down Syndrome Foundation http://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/about-down-syndrome/resources/international-down-syndrome-organizations-clinics/
Note: The Global Down Syndrome website lists resources that are established in each country
National Down Syndrome Society - United States, website: http://www.ndss.org/
National Association for Down Syndrome - United States, website: http://www.nads.org/
Downs Syndrome Association - United Kingdom, website: http://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/
The Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) - Canada, website: http://www.cdss.ca/
Down Syndrome Society of South Australia, website: http://www.downssa.asn.au
Down Syndrome South Africa, website: http://www.downsyndrome.org.za/main.aspx?artid=36
For more information about Down syndrome associations, feel free ask questions during our events or contact us here.
Siblings with a Mission is an international organization established to serve and support siblings of individuals with special needs. All images are found on Google images and are solely used for education purposes. The stories and advice provided by Siblings with a Mission are not to be replaced by professional advice and counseling but to be considered as an additional source of support.
