Children with dyslexia see words and process text in ways that make it difficult to decode words or read with sufficient comprehension.

Down syndrome research is conducted at university and medical research centers around the USA and the world. Families, therapists, educators and medical professionals can learn about past research, current studies and how this information benefits children with Down syndrome today.

Down Syndrome Buddy Walks throughout the country have been raising awareness about Down syndrome for more than ten years.

National Down Syndrome Awareness Month is celebrated each October in the United States. Advocates also participate in World Down Syndrome Day activites each March twenty-first, chosen because of the three copies of chromosome twenty-one.

Down syndrome information and outreach advocates educate their communities, educators and legislators about issues important to families of individuals who have Down syndrome

Actors and actresses with Down Syndrome around the world are finding acting jobs in television, movies, and community theater productions

Only a few more children with Down syndrome develop diabetes than their mainstream peers. Type 1 (insulin dependent) diabetes was the second challenge in my son's life; he was already determined not to let Down syndrome hold him back

Families whose children with Down syndrome have autism or an autistic spectrum disorder can find support and information online for this dual diagnosis

Beautiful dolls and toys that demonstrate the diversity of the children in our communities have been available for many years, and should be found and enjoyed in classrooms, daycare and our children´s toy collections. Some parents have found dolls with disabilities to be offensive representations.

Families use disability parking placards for health and safety reasons, managing wheelchairs and other equipment, for childhood disabilities including those affecting mobility, breathing, cardiac issues, vision impairment, sensitivity to vehicle emissions or dificulties walking more than 200 feet.