2. The mission of the NDSC is to provide information, advocacy and support concerning all aspects of life for individuals with Down syndrome. MISSION WWW.NDSCCENTER.ORG

3. THE NDSC CONVENTION WWW.NDSCCENTER.ORG

4. A NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONSTITUENCY All 50 States, Puerto Rico, District of Columbia Serving over 400,000 people in the United States Serving over 400,000 people in the United States 20 Countries 20 Countries WWW.NDSCCENTER.ORG

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6. WWW.NDSCCENTER.ORG WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT FROM EACH OTHER

7. WWW.NDSCCENTER.ORG What is Down Syndrome? Why do some people have Down Syndrome, or other disabilities? Will the Down Syndrome, or other disability go away?

8. WWW.NDSCCENTER.ORG Why can’t my friend with Down Syndrome talk very well? Do people with Down Syndrome have feelings? Can people with Down Syndrome learn? Do people with Down Syndrome grow up?

9. WWW.NDSCCENTER.ORG Why does my friend with Down Syndrome, or another disability, act differently than other kids? How can I help my friend?