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Adults with Down syndrome often develop chronic health problems, such as severe sleep apnea, digestive disorders, thyroid conditions, and obesity. Many develop Alzheimer’s disease in middle age.
National Down Syndrome Congress (1973) – a national (American) not-for-profit organization that provides individuals, families, and health care providers information and support about Down syndrome. National Federation of the Blind; National Spinal Cord Injury Association
The NDSS was founded by Betsy Goodwin and Arden Moulton. Goodwin's daughter, Carson was born in 1978 with Down Syndrome. [2] [3] The parents soon discovered that the support and resources available to parents with Down syndrome children were very limited.
The convention has four main components—the General Convention, for parents and other family members, as well as professionals who work in the disability field; the Youth & Adults Conference, for teens and adults with Down syndrome; the Brothers & Sisters Conference, for school-age siblings; and, Kids' Camp, for children with and without Down ...
A guide to Down syndrome including symptoms and diagnosis of this genetic condition.
The family of Moises Murillo, a disabled student who died at summer school, have reached an $18M settlement with the California district.
Today, YAI has expanded to a team of over 4,000 employees and supports over 20,000 people in the I/DD community. YAI supports people with autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy, among others. They provide more than 300 programs and services for children and adults in New York, New Jersey, and California. [3]
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