The mission of the National Down Syndrome Congress has always been to provide information, advocacy, and support concerning all aspects of life for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. We know that as concern for our community grows due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, so does the amount of information that you are receiving. To help your family during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we have sifted through the avalanche of information currently available to provide you with resources that are practical and useful to you and your family.

Mission Moment

With NDSC Executive Director, David Tolleson

This World Down Syndrome Day dawns on a changed planet. Who would’ve guessed – even just a few weeks ago – that we would find ourselves where we are today? Like you, the NDSC is adapting to this rapidly evolving situation. Our staff is adjusting to working remotely and we’re exploring new ways to support the Down syndrome community. We are committed to providing you with up-to-date, accurate – but also practical – information and resources needed to navigate our new normal.

Mission Moment
With NDSC Executive Director, David Tolleson

You matter, but do you count?

That’s a question with a simple answer in the months ahead. If you vote in your state’s primary or caucus and November’s general election; and, if you respond to the decennial census, then you definitely count…and that matters!

Mission Moment

With NDSC Executive Director, David Tolleson

Since our founding nearly 50 years ago, the NDSC has fought for inclusion and promoted easier access to needed services.  In that spirit, our Board recently decided that we will no longer charge for membership.  It’s important to us that no one feels excluded from our family because they can’t afford the annual membership fee.  Supporting that decision is the fact that the NDSC Annual Convention has truly become a gathering place for the world Down syndrome community – an opportunity for our fellow organizations and the families and professionals we all support to come together.  The more we can do to remove barriers to participation, the more it helps our community.  After all, we’re better all together!