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- National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
LuMind IDSC merges into NDSS The National Down Syndrome Society and LuMind IDSC are joining forces to advance the rights, health, and well-being of individuals with Down syndrome
- About Down Syndrome | National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
All three types of Down syndrome are genetic conditions (relating to the genes), but only 1% of all cases of Down syndrome have a hereditary component (passed from parent to child through the genes)
- Our Mission | National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
Founded in 1979, the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) empowers individuals with Down syndrome and their families by driving policy change, providing resources, engaging with local communities, and shifting public perceptions
- Facts, Myths, Truths About Down Syndrome - NDSS
Down syndrome occurs when an individual has a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21 This additional genetic material alters the course of development and causes the characteristics associated with Down syndrome
- Resources | National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
Alzheimer’s Disease Down Syndrome Adulthood, Aging Aging, Caregiving, Health
- Local Support | National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
NDSS works with more than 250 local Down syndrome organizations across the country to provide an array of benefits to help better service the Down syndrome community in their local area
- NDSS Webinars | National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
In this webinar, Dr Michael Rafii joins the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to discuss the latest understanding of Alzheimer's disease, recent advances in diagnostic tests and treatments for Alzheimer's disease in the general population, and why individuals with Down syndrome are at high risk for developing Alzheimer's disease
- Early Intervention | National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
Children with Down syndrome typically face delays in certain areas of development, so early intervention is highly recommended It can begin any time after birth, but the sooner it starts, the better Interested in attending a future NDSS event and learning more from our team? See our calendar here
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