NADS provides information about Down syndrome in English and in Spanish. You are welcome to contact us for any of the following, which are available in both languages:
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Hospital congratulations packets
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New parent packets
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Down syndrome facts
If you need information in a different language, here are some international resources:
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Down Syndrome International: DSI is a network of Down syndrome organizations across the world. They sponsor a conference and public awareness events in honor of World Down Syndrome Day and maintain a directory of Down syndrome organizations by country on their website.
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Global Down Syndrome Foundation: The Global Down Syndrome Foundation focuses on research, medical care, education and advocacy. Their website includes a directory of international Down syndrome organizations.
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International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association: IMDSA is designed to support any family or individual whose life has been touched by mosaic Down syndrome by continuously pursuing research opportunities and increasing awareness in the medical, educational and public communities throughout the world.
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NDSS Publications: Educational Publications from the National Down Syndrome Society translated into different languages.
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Reasons to Smile: Celebrating People Living with Down Syndrome: This compilation of 56 encouraging and eye-opening short writings by a variety of authors across the globe celebrates the lives of people living with Down syndrome.
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Understanding a Down syndrome diagnosis: Lettercase’s booklet, Understanding a Down Syndrome Diagnosis, available in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Somali, and Vietnamese, as well as English and Spanish.
