• Down syndrome

    This topic has information for the parents regarding Down syndrome.

     

    Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

    The mission of the Waisman Center, University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) is to support the full inclusion and self determination of people with developmental disabilities and their families.

     

    Council for Exceptional Children - Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities

    The Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities seeks to further the knowledge base of the field, thus ensuring the continued advancement of positive educational and life outcomes for those with autism and developmental disabilities.

     

    National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

    The Center is dedicated to helping people live to the fullest. Much of our work focuses on protecting people who are especially vulnerable to health risks - babies, children, people with blood disorders, and people with disabilities.

     

    National Down Syndrome Society

    The mission of the National Down Syndrome Society is to be the national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.

     

    The Arc

    The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.