National Down Syndrome Awareness Month

National Down Syndrome Awareness Month is observed every October and is intended to spread awareness about down syndrome, celebrate those with down syndrome and promote more inclusivity and acceptance of individuals with down syndrome. Please visit the links below for more information about down syndrome and resources for support for individuals with down syndrome.  

Resources: 

• National Down Syndrome Society: https://ndss.org/ 

• KU Medical Center – Adults with Down Syndrome Resources: https://www.kumc.edu/resources-for-adults-with-down-syndrome.html 

• Northwest Kansas Down Syndrome Society: https://www.nwkdss.org/  

• Down Syndrome Society of Wichita: https://dsswichita.org/ 

• North Central Kansas Down Syndrome Society: https://nckdss.org/ 

• Down Syndrome Innovations: https://kcdsi.org/