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You’re family here.

We’re so glad you’re here! Join us as we learn, share, and celebrate everything that our individuals with Down Syndrome have to offer our families and community.

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Our Mission

It is the mission of the Alaska Down Syndrome Network to provide education and information for members, new parents and the community as a whole; to give parents-to-parent support to families of children with Down syndrome; to gather socially and share experiences; and to be an advocacy group for individuals with Down syndrome.

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World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is a global awareness day which has been officially observed since 2012.

Find out why this day is so important…

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Rough Day?

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