If this web site has found you, chances are you have entered the world of Down Syndrome. Maybe you have arrived by choice as a service provider or an adoptive parent; More likely you have arrived as a birth parent of a child with Down syndrome. Whatever your experience with Down syndrome we welcome you to our web site!

Who Are We

NNEDSC was formed in 1988 as a voluntary, non-profit organization of families, professionals, and others who are interested in developing and sharing knowledge and the experience of Down Syndrome. NNEDSC is a chapter of the National Down Syndrome Congress and an affiliate of the National Down Syndrome Society.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission Statement of the Northern New England Down Syndrome Congress (NNEDSC) is to help all people with Down syndrome
live to their fullest potential and enhance their quality of life while bringing about awareness of Down syndrome
to our friends and neighbors. The NNEDSC supports parents and families and acts as a constant resource for information.
The NNEDSC strives to promote inclusivity in all settings, and all of our activities shall be devoted to the achievement
of positive attitudes regarding Down syndrome in the northern New England area. This organization shall operate according
to a comprehensive plan and will utilize a Board of Directors and committees to implement its principal objectives.
It shall be a proactive and responsive leadership body accessible to all persons.

 

Goals

• Inform lawmakers and advocate for the needs of individuals with Down syndrome
• Provide current literature on Down Syndrome to schools and public libraries.
• Cooperative events with other groups.