Listserv

TDSN has a moderated email discussion group for members on Yahoogroups.  To subscribe, send a message to TDSN-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

NC Childcare Resource and Referral Council - The NC CR&RC lists all the county agencies that provide childcare referral, both for center-bassed and home-based care.

Parent support groups

Family Support Network of North Carolina
Family Support Network of Wake County
Family Support Network of Eastern NC

The Arc of North Carolina
The Arc of Cumberland County
The Arc of Durham County
The Arc of Johnston County
The Arc of Moore County
The Arc of Orange County
The Arc of Pitt County
The Arc of Wake County

Information and Resources

North Carolina Early Intervention Program (Birth to Age 3)
Children's Developmental Service Agency Listing

Exceptional Children's Assistance Center

Web Resources

Down Syndrome WWW Page

A compilation of information from the members of the Down Syndrome mailing list. Includes "How to Treat People with Down Syndrome - Tips for Doctors," "Welcoming Babies With Down Syndrome" and a medical check list.

Riverbend Down Syndrome Parent support group  
Riverbend DS Group Website

Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress
www.ctdownsyndrome.org

NDSS - links to US based support groups

Other support groups in the US:
Riverbend support group - St. Louis
Albany support group

Legal/advocacy sites

Advocacy Center www.advocacycenter.com

General Resource sites

Family Village
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_down.htm

Computer programs designed for kids with Down Syndrome.
http://www.geddesproductions.com/

Best Buddies
www.bestbuddies.org
for more information about getting an e-mail buddy or support.  This resource is connected to the Kennedy Foundation and offers an opportunity for teens and adults with Down syndrome to make some great social connections.

Anna's Angels
http://www.annas-angels.org/

Anna's Angels Foundation funds important studies in Iron Deficiency Anemia, Alzheimer's Disease, Cardiac Defects, and the National Down Syndrome Registry.