The Care Down Syndrome program, created by the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), is designed to bridge a critical gap in ...

"Together, we're committed to empowering adults with Down syndrome nationwide," said NDSS CEO Kandi Pickard. "Thanks to the incredible support of Voya Cares (R), these grants are uplifting ...

Down Syndrome Awareness Month, observed every October since 1984, has come and gone this year with its mission of promoting understanding, acceptance and equality for people born with an extra copy of ...

Teenagers with Down syndrome experience many of the same emotional and hormonal changes as their peers. Their teenage years can also offer the opportunity to expand their functional and social skills.

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21. Along with causing intellectual disability and physical health issues, this condition may make a person more prone to ...

New research suggests a missing brain molecule may hold the key to understanding – and potentially treating – the faulty neural circuits seen in Down syndrome. Restoring the molecule, called ...

The annual Buddy Walk is happening this weekend to raise awareness and funds for the Down Syndrome Association of Greater New ...

The Program and Volunteer Manager discusses what she wishes we understood about Down syndrome, the impact of recent federal ...

At the age of 7, Von Der Ahe was enrolled in acting classes to socialize, which sparked his interest in the craft. Eventually ...

SEATTLE — Seattle mom Rebecca Partridge is exploring a resource she wishes she had years ago while raising her son, Josh. A new online hub provides families with a central location to educate ...