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Together, we can make a world like #Town21 a reality. 💪 Join NDSS as we fight for policy change, access to healthcare, fair pay, quality education, true inclusion, and more.

Visit ndss.org/town21 (link in bio) to help us drive meaningful change for the disability community. ✨ The world we dream of is the world we deserve.

Our negative assumptions about people with Down syndrome can lead us to treat them in such a way that these assumptions becomes reality. In sociology, this is called ‘self-fulfilling prophecy’. 👎

Let’s try to reverse the perspective. By having positive assumptions about people with Down syndrome, we can give them more opportunities at school, in the workplace, in sports and in social life. And maybe these assumptions will eventually become a fulfilling reality. 🙌 #AssumeThatICan

Join us this #WorldDownSyndromeDay in our efforts to #EndTheStereotypes by sharing this video from our partner @coordown! Head to the link in our bio for other ways that you can get involved in #WDSD24! 💙💛

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms and mother figures in our community! 🩵💛 We hope you feel loved and cherished today and every day.

The National Down Syndrome Society Bright Future Fund Scholarship is here to support individuals with Down syndrome as they pursue college and job training. Whether you’re taking the next step in post-secondary education or building new job skills, this opportunity is for YOU!

Applications will close on May 22nd at 11:59 PM. Comment “scholarships” and we’ll send you the link to apply today!

Join NDSS and Helen Genova, Associate Director of the Center for Autism Research at Kessler Foundation, as she walks attendees through the web-based program, KF-Stride™ on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1 PM ET.

👉 Backed by research, this program is designed to help teens and adults identify their personal strengths and express them to achieve their goals.Created with neurodiverse learners in mind, the KF-Stride™ curricula cover a range of topics such as employment readiness and wellness.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 "𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿" 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲'𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲!

We are proud to announce that NDSS will honor Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton with the 𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱! 💙💛

We are grateful to Congresswoman Norton for her years of service advocating for the Down syndrome and broader disability community. We're excited to present her with this award at our congressional reception on Wednesday, May 13 following the Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference.

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! NDSS is thankful this week and every week for the hard work and dedication you put in to helping students with Down syndrome thrive! 💛💙 Join us in celebrating the teachers in your life and give them some love in the comments!

Are you a singer with Down syndrome? 🎤 Submit a video of yourself singing the National Anthem for the opportunity to perform it at the 2026 NYC Buddy Walk® on September 12!

Submit your video to 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗺𝘀@𝗻𝗱𝘀𝘀.𝗼𝗿𝗴 by 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟳!

Travel and accommodations are not provided and will be the responsibility of the selected singer/family.

Congratulations to the 2026 Champions of Change award recipients! 🥳

NDSS is proud to bestow the Champion of Change awards to individuals and organizations who advocate for the Down syndrome community in their local communities and all levels of government! 💙💛

Awardees were nominated by their peers and will be honored at the NDSS Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. on May 12.

Congratulations to the 2026 Champions of Change award recipients! 🥳

NDSS is proud to bestow the Champion of Change awards to individuals and organizations who advocate for the Down syndrome community in their local communities and all levels of government! 💙💛

Awardees were nominated by their peers and will be honored at the NDSS Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. on May 12.

Congratulations to the 2026 Champions of Change award recipients! 🥳

NDSS is proud to bestow the Champion of Change awards to individuals and organizations who advocate for the Down syndrome community in their local communities and all levels of government! 💙💛

Awardees were nominated by their peers and will be honored at the NDSS Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. on May 12.

Congratulations to the 2026 Champions of Change award recipients! 🥳

NDSS is proud to bestow the Champion of Change awards to individuals and organizations who advocate for the Down syndrome community in their local communities and all levels of government! 💙💛

Awardees were nominated by their peers and will be honored at the NDSS Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. on May 12.

Congratulations to the 2026 Champions of Change award recipients! 🥳

NDSS is proud to bestow the Champion of Change awards to individuals and organizations who advocate for the Down syndrome community in their local communities and all levels of government! 💙💛

Awardees were nominated by their peers and will be honored at the NDSS Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. on May 12.

🗽 On September 12, 2026, hundreds of people from across the United States and around the world will gather in New York City for the NDSS Times Square Video Presentation and NYC Buddy Walk®, all to celebrate our loved ones with Down syndrome in a BIG way.

Applications for the Times Square Video Presentation and registration for the NYC Buddy Walk are OPEN! Drop an "🍎" in the comments for the link to apply and register today!

The Ethan Saylor Memorial Scholarship is here to help make your dreams happen!

Want to rent a limo and treat your friends to a fun evening?See your favorite band live? Box seats at a favorite sporting event? Whatever your passion is, this scholarship is for YOU. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 "𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽" 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!