Lovely and Amazing: Down Syndrome Resources

Information and Support

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

National Association for Down Syndrome

The Riverbend Down Syndrome Support Group

The Down Syndrome Information Network

Disability Solutions: A Resource for Families

Trisomy 21 Online Community

National Down Syndrome Congress

National Down Syndrome Society

Kennedy Krieger Institute's Guide to Down Syndrome

Down Syndrome for New Parents

Up with Downs

Band of Angels

Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome

Mosaic Down Syndrome

Organizations Promoting Opportunities for People with Disabilities

GiGi's Playhouse

Passion Works Studio

Health Resources

DS-Heath

Healthcare Guidelines for Individuals with Down Syndrome

Health Care Record Sheet

Interperting Blood Test Results

Interactive T21 Growth Charts

Down's Heart Group

Targeted Nutritional Intervention

Warner House

Nutrivene

Therapy and Learning

Love and Learning

Small Fry Productions

Talk Tools

Talking Child

Earobics: Cognitive Concepts

Sign with Me: an online database of signs

Signing Time

Beyond Play

Downi Creations

Wonderfully Unique Dolls

Toys'R'us Differently Abled Catalogue

Discovery (in production) - the sequel to Down Syndrome: The First 18 Months

Dragonfly Toys

Advocacy

Special Olympics

Advocacy in Special Education

Collaborative Teaching: Special Education for Inclusive Classrooms

Inclusion Press

WrightsLaw

The ARC

Disability History Timleline

Buddy Walk

GiGi's Playhouse

Genetics and Health Insurance State Anti-Discrimination Laws

Estate Planning

Petition for a Special Needs Tax Break

Club NDSS: a website for people with Down syndrome

Discussion Boards

Reflections of Angels

The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth.
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same.
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I--
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

Opening Minds and Touching Hearts

Dreams The NDSS short film featuring people with T21 discussing their hopes and aspirations. Make sure you have plenty of tissues around!

Down Syndrome: Behind the Myths A photography exhibit from photographer Mona Neumann, produced in conjunction with the Western Australian Museum and the Down Syndrome Association of WA, that explores societal myths about Down syndrome.

Shifting Perspectives A photography exhibit and calander that showcases the work of seven London photographers whose children have Down syndrome. This amazing exibit offers alternative representations of both adults and children with Down syndrome and challenges conventional attitudes and prejudices.

The Teachings of Jon A documentary about life with Jon, an adult with Down syndrome who was originally institutionalized and then brought home at age 7. This movie was made by Jon's family and showcases their love and admiration for a man that society has deemed as "low functioning", and makes the point that one's independence has no correlation to their happiness. Personally, Jon charmed the pants right off of me...and so did his family.

The BEST Commercial ever! Produced by and for the Special Olympics. I'm not exaggerating either. The. Best. Commercial. Ever.

Wonder

by Natalie Merchant

Doctors have come
from distant cities
just to see me
stand over my bed disbelieving what they're seeing

they say I must be one of the wonders
of god's own creation
and as far as they see they can offer
no explanation

newspapers ask
intimate questions
what confessions
they reach into my head
to steal the glory
of my story

they say I must be one of the wonders
of god's own creation
and as far as they see they can offer
no explanation

I believe
fate smiled and destiny
laughed as she came to my cradle
"know this child will be able"
laughed as my body she lifted
"know this child will be gifted
with love, with patience
and with faith
she'll make her way"

people see me
I'm a challenge
to your balance
I'm over your heads
how I confound you
and astound you
to know I must be one of the wonders
of god's own creation
and as far as you see you can offer me
no explanation

I believe
fate smiled and destiny
laughed as she came to my cradle
"know this child will be able"
laughed as she came to my mother
"know this child will not suffer"
laughed as my body she lifted
"know this child will be gifted
with love, with patience
and with faith
she'll make her way

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