F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
PO Box 5677
Johnson City, TN 37602
To promote awareness and understanding of Down syndrome and those with Down syndrome through education,
advocacy and support to parents, professional and the community.
National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC)
1370 Center Drive, Suite 102, Atlanta, GA 30338
Toll Free: 800-232-NDSC Local: 770-604-9500
It is the mission of the National Down Syndrome Congress to be the national advocacy organization for Down syndrome
and to provide leadership in all areas of concern related to persons with Down syndrome. In that capacity, NDSC will
function as a major source of support and empowerment to persons with Down syndrome and their families.
National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
666 Broadway, Suite 880, New York, NY 10012
1-800-221-4602
Through research, education and advocacy, NDSS seeks to improve the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. NDSS
increases awareness about Down syndrome and promotes the inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome in all aspects
of community life.
Tennessee Early Intervention (TEIS)
ETSU
Box 70434
Johnson City, TN 37614
423-434-4401
Referral service for children ages birth - 3 years with developmental delays.
Disability Solutions
9220 SW Barbur Blvd. #119-179
Portland, OR 97219
503-224-7662
Disability Solutions is a free bi-monthly publication designed to be a resources for families and others interested in Down syndrome
and related disabilities, sponsored by the Enoch-Gelbard Foundation. They are committed to providing tangible, useful, practical
information regarding the betterment of lives of people with Down syndrome.
Woodbine House
6510 Bells Mill Road, Bethesda, MD 20817
1-800-843-7323 * 1-301-897-3570 * fax: 1-301-897-5838
Woodbine House publishes The Special-Needs Collection, sixty-three books on disabilities and related topics.
The Arc of the US (HeadQuarters)
1010 Wayne Ave., Suite 650
Silver Spring, MD 20910
1-301-565-3842
The Arc of Sullivan County
100 Fort Shelby Towers
400 Shelby Street
Bristol, TN 37620
1-423-274-8165
The Arc of Washington County
2700 S. Roan Street
Johnson City, TN 37604
1-423-928-9362
The Arc is the national organization of and for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families.
It is devoted to promoting and improving supports and services for people with mental retardation and their families. The association
also fosters research and education regarding the prevention of mental retardation in infants and young children.
Love and Learning
Joe and Sue Kotlinski
P.O. Box 4088
Dearborn, MI 48126-4088
1-313-581-8436
Parents of a child with Down syndrome have developed a teaching technique which enabled their daughter to read over 1000 words by age
5. This method utilizes videos, audio tapes, and books to help develop language, reading, and comprehension skills.
The Down Syndrome WWW Page
www.nas.com/downsyn/index.html
The Down syndrome WWW Page was established in February of 1995 and has been (and still is) compiled from the contributions of members
of the Down Syndrome Listserv and others.
Down Syndrome Quarterly
Denison University 100 South Road Granville, Ohio 43023 Operator: 1-740-587-0810
An interdisciplinary journal devoted to advancing the state of knowledge on Down syndrome and will cover all areas of medical,
behavioral, and social scientific research. It is published in March, June, September, and December and is distributed by subscription
to individuals, organizations, and libraries.
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
P.O. Box 1492
Washington, D.C. 20013
1-800-695-0285
NICHCY is an information clearinghouse that provides free information on disabilities and disability-related issues, specifically geared
towards birth to age 22.
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