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Mission: To
promote understanding of people affected by Down syndrome.
Vision: Our vision is to
enhance the quality of life for people with Down syndrome and to
increase knowledge and acceptance in the community. |
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Snak & Yak: Monthly
educational/support meetings for teenagers and adults with Down
syndrome and their families. |
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Diagnosis specific
conferences/workshops |
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Periodic social events |
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Quarterly newsletter:
free publication to help members stay connected |
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Buddy Walk: Annual
fundraiser/awareness event held with NDSS |
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New Parent Outreach
Program: Updated and informative information given to new parents |
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Down Syndrome occurs in
approximately one out of every 733 births; it is one of the
most often observed chromosome abnormalities. Scientists have
investigated the cause of Down Syndrome for the past century. So
far its exact cause has eluded discovery. |
