Recommended Web Sites

Down Syndrome from the CDC - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer this information.

Down Syndrome Info for Kids - KidsHealth has prepared this information for kids about Down Syndrome.

Down Syndrome Info for Parents - KidsHealth has prepared this information for parents about Down Syndrome.

Facts About Down Syndrome - These facts were written up by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

March of Dimes Down Syndrome Facts - The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality.

MayoClinic Down Syndrome - The Mayo Clinic covers the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and coping strategies for Down Syndrome.

MedlinePlus: Down Syndrome - The National Library of Medicine has produced this list of links to quality sites on the Internet.

The National Association for Down Syndrome (NADS) - The National Association for Down Syndrome (NADS), a not-for-profit organization, was founded in Chicago in 1961 by parents of children with Down syndrome who felt a need to create a better environment and bring about understanding and acceptance of people with Down syndrome.

National Down Syndrome Congress - 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.

National Down Syndrome Society - This site is billed as the complete source for information about DS. Explore developmental and health topics, read about new initiatives in education or search for organizations or material dealing with Down syndrome.