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These groups, communities, or meeting places provide an opportunity for people with a common experience (such as a condition or disease, or a care-giving role) to share their concerns, and to seek and offer information and advice.

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• United Kingdom

Resources in This Category

• Down Syndrome Association of Western Australia

  http://www.dsawa.asn.au/
  Works to support the community to develop the potential of people with Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) to live a valued life.

• Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks

  http://www.ozarksdsg.org/
  A committed group of parents who hope to create a support network for Down syndrome in the Ozarks area. Find a meeting schedule, events, a community forum, and a DSGO brochure.

• Down Syndrome in the Broward County Community

  http://www.dsbroward.org/
  Local information for parents and families with children who have Down syndrome. Specifically in the Broward County area of the State of Florida.

• Down's Syndrome Association

  http://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/
  UK charitable organization that aims to help people with Down's syndrome to live full and rewarding lives. Includes news and information on the condition, fundraising, resources, conferences and research.

• Down's Syndrome Association, London Branch, UK

  http://www.downs-syndrome-london.org.uk/
  Support group for parents and carers of people with Down's Syndrome.

• Downright Special

  http://www.downrightspecial.co.uk/
  Based in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, and offering support and advice to parents on all aspects of caring for a child with Down Syndrome.

• DS Network, Inc.

  http://dsnetworkaz.org/
  Includes bulletin board and events calendar.

• Eastern Pennsylvania Down Syndrome Center

  http://epdsc.net/
  Includes a message board and chat room, also a list of upcoming events.

• Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization

  http://www.goldcoastdownsyndrome.org/
  In Palm Beach county, FL. Provides a FAQ and inclusion information.

• Jersey Shore Down Syndrome Association

  http://jsdsa.org/
  Aims to increase awareness, encourage advocacy and promote inclusion of all people with Down Syndrome. Includes information on the association and the condition.

• Knowledge and Information about Individuals with Down Syndrome

  http://www.kiids.info/
  KIIDS is a non-profit organization based in Southern New Jersey. Its purpose is to help support and educate new parents of babies with Down Syndrome. Find a calendar, contact details, and how to get involved.

• Mosaic Down Syndrome UK

  http://www.mosaicdownsyndrome.org/
  A support group for parents of children born with this condition. Based in the UK, the group welcomes parents from outside the UK.

• PODS: Parents of Down's Syndrome

  http://www.pods.org.uk/
  Support group based in Barnet, North London, UK. Includes information and members' experiences.

• The Ups of Downs

  http://www.littleangels.gbr.cc/
  Dedicated to parents of children with Down Syndrome. Membership is free and open to anyone. Includes information about Downs, education and literature.

• Triangle Down Syndrome Network

  http://www.triangledownsyndrome.org/
  For families in central North Carolina. Online newsletter and stories about their kids.

• Uno Mas Down Syndrome Online

  http://unomas.proboards.com/
  Supportive online group of parents and friends of kids with Down Syndrome. Message Boards and Personal Stories. Hundreds of photos.

• Ups & Downs Calgary Down Syndrome Association

  http://www.upsdowns.org/
  Includes newsletters and discussion.

• Yahoo! Groups : Christian-DS-Parents

  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Christian-DS-Parents/
  Mailing list for parents of Down Syndrome children who are practicing Christians.

• [HealthBoards.com] Down Syndrome Message Board

  http://www.healthboards.com/down-syndrome/
  The archives of this board.

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