The Down Syndrome Connection                                                Tucson, Arizona
OUR MISSION To support and inspire individuals with Down Syndrome including their families and our community. We provide information, resources, and connections to people who share the joys and unique challenges of loving someone with Down Syndrome.

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What is Down Syndrome?

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"Down syndrome is the most common survivable genetic difference affecting one in every 733 live births according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. “Trisomy 21” the most common type of DS is caused by an extra (third) copy of the 21st chromosome. The genes on the extra chromosome interact with other genes causing varying degrees of learning difficulties as well as physical disabilities. The learning difficulties or degree of intellectual disability can be mild to severe, but most commonly falls somewhere in the moderate area." (From the DSALA website.) Click for more information