National Down Syndrome Society

@NDSS

NDSS empowers individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Washington, D.C.

Joined May 2010

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National Down Syndrome Society@NDSS · 18 h

To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the #ADA we challenge YOU to make your voice heard by contacting your 𝟯 Members of Congress about 𝟱 NDSS policy priorities. We've made it easy for you to do with just one link! 💪 ndss.quorum.us/campaign/13237…

NDSS's tweet image. To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the #ADA we challenge YOU to make your voice heard by contacting your 𝟯 Members of Congress about 𝟱 NDSS policy priorities. We've made it easy for you to do with just one link! 💪 ndss.quorum.us/campaign/13237…

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National Down Syndrome Society@NDSS · Jul 23

Traveling to Dallas this weekend for the 2025 @ndscongress Convention? So are we! Be sure to check out the sessions featuring NDSS staff and stop by our table to say hi! We're also proud to be the Giddy Up and Glow Dance sponsor this year and can't wait to you on the dance floor!

NDSS's tweet image. Traveling to Dallas this weekend for the 2025 @ndscongress Convention? So are we! Be sure to check out the sessions featuring NDSS staff and stop by our table to say hi! We're also proud to be the Giddy Up and Glow Dance sponsor this year and can't wait to you on the dance floor!

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National Down Syndrome Society@NDSS · Jul 22

"Individuals with Down syndrome should be the only ones speaking about what it’s like to have Down syndrome," [Kandi Pickard] said. "These accounts are destroying any attempt to tell stories of Down syndrome authentically." washingtonpost.com/style/of-inter… ✍️ @shaneisland

NDSS's tweet card. Down syndrome influencers have found fame and money thanks to social media — which also harbors problematic Down syndrome content powered by AI.

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National Down Syndrome Society@NDSS · Jul 21

NDSS is delighted to announce Bryson Francois as our second Grand Marshal for the 2025 NYC Buddy Walk®! 🎉💛 Join our Grand Marshals Bryson and Anthony as they lead our walk through Central Park on September 6! Register today at ndss.org/nyc-buddy-walk…

NDSS's tweet image. NDSS is delighted to announce Bryson Francois as our second Grand Marshal for the 2025 NYC Buddy Walk®! 🎉💛 Join our Grand Marshals Bryson and Anthony as they lead our walk through Central Park on September 6! Register today at ndss.org/nyc-buddy-walk…

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National Down Syndrome Society@NDSS · Jul 20

Did you know that #TeamNDSS is a participating charity racing team for all @runDisney races throughout the year?! 🏰 Get a bib with #TeamNDSS at ndss.org/events.

NDSS's tweet image. Did you know that #TeamNDSS is a participating charity racing team for all @runDisney races throughout the year?! 🏰 Get a bib with #TeamNDSS at ndss.org/events.

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National Down Syndrome Society@NDSS · Jul 19

We're excited to reveal the t-shirt design for the 2025 NYC Buddy Walk®! And this year, toddler sizes will be offered! Register for the walk by 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟰 to guarantee your size in this exclusive t-shirt! Register at ndss.org/nyc-buddy-walk…

NDSS's tweet image. We're excited to reveal the t-shirt design for the 2025 NYC Buddy Walk®! And this year, toddler sizes will be offered! Register for the walk by 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟰 to guarantee your size in this exclusive t-shirt! Register at ndss.org/nyc-buddy-walk…

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National Down Syndrome Society@NDSS · Jul 18

Watch the recording of our webinar Preparing Children and Adults with Down Syndrome for Employment with Amanda Myers from Down Syndrome Innovations for free at m.youtube.com/watch?v=RCgyo9…

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National Down Syndrome Society@NDSS · Jul 15

Happy #DisabilityPrideMonth! This month and every month, we honor and celebrate the experiences and voices of our friends and loved ones with disabilities!

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National Down Syndrome Society@NDSS · Jul 12

⛳ Join us at the 2025 NDSS DC Golf Outing on September 29, 2025 at Belle Haven Country Club. This shotgun start tournament offers delicious food, exciting on-course competitions, raffles, and an awards dinner and supports NDSS' mission. Sign up at ndss.org/DC-golf-outing

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National Down Syndrome Society@NDSS · Jul 6

🏆 The Dan Piper Award nominations are open at ndss.org/dan-piper-award. Winner receives: ✔️ Trip to NYC Buddy Walk ✔️ Photo in Times Square Video Presentation ✔️ National recognition

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National Down Syndrome Society@NDSS · Jul 4

The NDSS office is closed in honor of the 4th of July. 🎆 We will reopen Monday, July 7.

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National Down Syndrome Society@NDSS · Jul 1

Important update! Advocates are encouraged to CALL their House offices and urge them to vote no on proposals that place individuals with disabilities at risk of losing Medicaid coverage or result in a degradation of the program. Take digital action at ndss.quorum.us/campaign/10996…

NDSS's tweet image. Important update! Advocates are encouraged to CALL their House offices and urge them to vote no on proposals that place individuals with disabilities at risk of losing Medicaid coverage or result in a degradation of the program. Take digital action at ndss.quorum.us/campaign/10996…

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National Down Syndrome Society@NDSS · Jun 28

Join us in welcoming Madison Essig as the Administrative Coordinator at NDSS, where she provides operational support to the President and CEO and all departments within NDSS. Welcome, Madison! We're so excited to have you on the team! 💙💛

NDSS's tweet image. Join us in welcoming Madison Essig as the Administrative Coordinator at NDSS, where she provides operational support to the President and CEO and all departments within NDSS. Welcome, Madison! We're so excited to have you on the team! 💙💛

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American Association of Kidney Patients@KidneyPatients · Jun 27

Charlotte Woodward gives the Policy Summit an update on the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act (H.R. 1520 / S. 1782), which she proudly announced has been passed by the House and was recently introduced to the Senate! #AAKPPolicy25 @NDSS

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