Why not try the National Down Syndrome Society's site? I'll leave a Related Link.
According to a spokesperson of the National Down Syndrome Society, the NDSS does not currently offer Buddy Walk® bracelets. However, a bracelet with the text "Down syndrome awareness" can be ordered via PinMart (see Related link).Information on the Buddy Walk is available on their website (see Related link).
National Down Syndrome Society is one of the organizations that help spread awareness and seek cure for Down syndrome. Research Down Syndrome www.researchds.org is a 501c3 non-profit foundation that supports Down syndrome cognitive research at leading universities with the goal of developing biomedical therapies to treat the cognitive impairment of people with all ages with Down syndrome.
The prevalence of Down Syndrome worldwide is estimated to be around 1 in 1,000 live births. This prevalence can vary depending on factors such as maternal age. With advances in medical care and increased awareness, individuals with Down Syndrome are living longer, contributing members of society.
Down's syndrome is not an illness because people with down's syndrome do not need medication to make them better, what they need is the right to be accepted by society the same as everyone else... 93% of my friends will NOT copy this... Will you be one of the 7% that does copy this and put it... as your status and leave it for at least one hour
March 21World Down Syndrome Day is marked every year on March 21. To read more about this annual event - and to access a slew of useful links on matters pertaining to Down syndrome - click on the Related Link.
down syndrome
Disorders, such as Down's Syndrome, are caused by nondisjunction.
Down syndrome is generally the preferred spelling, although Down's syndrome is sometimes used in American sources.
its when the goverment cut down on prices and go partying and kiss eachother
Most cases of down syndrome are not inherited. Translocation Down syndrome can be inherited.
Down syndrome IS the diagnosis.