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Facts about Down syndrome:
--Down syndrome occurs in one out of every 800 live births, and more than 400,000
people in the U.S. have this genetic condition. In the United States alone, more than
5000 babies are born with Down syndrome. One of the most frequently occurring
chromosomal abnormalities, Down syndrome affects people of all ages, races and
economic levels.
--People with Down syndrome have an extra 21st chromosome that results in the
characteristics associated with Down syndrome.
--People with Down syndrome have some degree of mild to moderate cognitive
disability.
--Between 85% and 95% of people who receive a prenatal diagnosis of Down
syndrome choose to terminate their pregnancy.
--Approximately half of babies born with Down syndrome have congenital heart
defects; many requiring complex surgery.
--Today, individuals with Down syndrome are active participants in the educational,
vocational, social and recreational aspects of our communities. In fact, there are
more opportunities than ever before for individuals with Down syndrome to develop
their abilities, discover their talents and realize their dreams. For example, more
teens and adults with Down syndrome each year are graduating from high school,
going to college, finding employment and living independently.
--The opportunities currently available to individuals with Down syndrome have never
been greater. However, it is only through the collective efforts of parents,
professionals, and concerned citizens that acceptance is becoming even
more widespread.
--It is the mission of the National Down Syndrome Society, along with the affiliates
such as ours, to ensure that all people with Down syndrome are provided the
opportunity to achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives.
--Good information and access to appropriate resources
dramatically improves the success of children with Down
syndrome.
**Statistics from NDSS.com
people in the U.S. have this genetic condition. In the United States alone, more than
5000 babies are born with Down syndrome. One of the most frequently occurring
chromosomal abnormalities, Down syndrome affects people of all ages, races and
economic levels.
--People with Down syndrome have an extra 21st chromosome that results in the
characteristics associated with Down syndrome.
--People with Down syndrome have some degree of mild to moderate cognitive
disability.
--Between 85% and 95% of people who receive a prenatal diagnosis of Down
syndrome choose to terminate their pregnancy.
--Approximately half of babies born with Down syndrome have congenital heart
defects; many requiring complex surgery.
--Today, individuals with Down syndrome are active participants in the educational,
vocational, social and recreational aspects of our communities. In fact, there are
more opportunities than ever before for individuals with Down syndrome to develop
their abilities, discover their talents and realize their dreams. For example, more
teens and adults with Down syndrome each year are graduating from high school,
going to college, finding employment and living independently.
--The opportunities currently available to individuals with Down syndrome have never
been greater. However, it is only through the collective efforts of parents,
professionals, and concerned citizens that acceptance is becoming even
more widespread.
--It is the mission of the National Down Syndrome Society, along with the affiliates
such as ours, to ensure that all people with Down syndrome are provided the
opportunity to achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives.
--Good information and access to appropriate resources
dramatically improves the success of children with Down
syndrome.
**Statistics from NDSS.com
