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located in central North Carolina, serving families in Wake, Durham and Orange and surrounding counties

Web links

National
National Down syndrome society was established in 1979 to ensure that all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to achieve their full potential in community life .www.ndss.org
National Association for Down Syndrome    www.nads.org
National Down Syndrome Congress holds an annual convention.  This web site has information for new parents.  www.ndsccenter.org  
The Arc (formally Association for Retarded Citizens)   www.thearc.org and frequently asked questions about Down Syndrome
La Leche - Breastfeeding a baby with Down syndrome
National Child Care Information Center - (US Dept of Health and Human Services)

 

 

Local

Wake County Dept of Human Services   www.co.wake.nc.us
Family Support Network of NC   http://fsnnc.med.unc.edu  Family Support Network of Wake County-provides support to families of children with all disabilities including Down syndrome.  Contact Renee Morrison at 800-221-4602
Sib shops in Durham - support group for siblings of children with special needs
Local school related sites:  www.wcpss.net and www.ncpublicschools.org and www.dpsnc.net 
Special Olympics of North Carolina

 

Medical

Site authored by pediatrician and father: http://www.ds-health.com/
 Medical Checklist, printed in Down syndrome quarterly  http://www.denison.edu/dsq/health99.shtml
Feeding issues  www.feeding.com  or  www.mealtimenotions.com   

Parent support groups

Down Syndrome WWW Page  A compilation of information from the members of the Down Syndrome mailing list. Includes "How to Treat People with Down Syndrome - Tips for Doctors," "Welcoming Babies With Down Syndrome" and a medical check list.
Riverbend Down Syndrome Parent support group   www.DSyndrome.com
Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress www.ctdownsyndrome.org
NDSS - links to US based support groups 
Other support groups in the US:
Riverbend support group - St. Louis
Albany support group

Legal/advocacy sites  

 www.advocacycenter.com
 

General Resource sites

Family Village http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_down.htm
www.parenting.com/parenting/special_needs/special1.html
Computer programs designed for kids with Down Syndrome.  http://www.geddesproductions.com/
Best Buddies Web site at www.bestbuddies.org for more information about getting an e-mail buddy or support for persons with mental retardation.  This resource is connected to the Kennedy Foundation and offers an opportunity for teens and adults with Down syndrome to make some great social connections.

 

TDSN Info Line  - (919) 788-3646

Email: tdsnmail @ triangledownsyndrome.org or  Contact Us

Regular Mail: TDSN, PO Box 37305, Raleigh, NC 27627  

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