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Angels Forever Up! represents a group of parents and professionals in
Southern Maryland who share a vision for persons with Down syndrome.
The non-profit group has been organized in order to:
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Serve as an educational resource for the general
public about Down syndrome. |
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Provide a clearinghouse of information for families
of those individuals with Down syndrome. |
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Provide active social support for the families
of those individuals with Down syndrome. |
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Increase awareness and understanding of the
physical, mental and emotional aspects of Down syndrome, and to expand the public’s conception of the capabilities
and social value of individuals with this condition. |
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Implement academic curricula to aid students
with Down syndrome, and to provide need-based scholarships to students with Down syndrome. |
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Encourage a public interest in and financial
contributions to the study of Down syndrome, and to encourage advocacy for this condition. |
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Provide need-based financial assistance for
individuals with Down syndrome and their families. |
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Provide, or assist in providing, medical equipment
to individuals with Down syndrome who are unable to afford such equipment. |
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Provide financial assistance for individuals
with Down syndrome, their families, or other persons who wish to serve as advocates, who wish to attend a camp
for individuals with Down syndrome or wish to attend a regional or national conference of the National Down Syndrome
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The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) works to increase public awareness about Down syndrome, to assist families
in addressing the needs of children born with this genetic condition, and to sponsor and encourage research. The
NDSS works with more than 130 affiliate groups to dispel the myths associated with Down syndrome, while helping
people with Down syndrome achieve their full potential in community life. NDSS develops and disseminates timely
and informative materials, encourages the activities of local parent support groups, sponsors regional and national
conferences and scientific symposia and undertakes major advocacy efforts—all to increase awareness and acceptance
of people with Down syndrome.
The National Down Syndrome Society is the leading source of private funds for research into the cause of and treatment
for Down syndrome.
In 1997, NDSS formed a partnership with the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the National
Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, branches of the National Institutes of Health. This $3.9 million
partnership funds new research in Down syndrome-specific cognition and behavior. In addition, NDSS offers a Science
Scholar Award program that each year awards research grants to promising post-doctoral scientists who have demonstrated
extraordinary skill and achievement in seeking a better understanding of Down syndrome. |
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What is the Buddy Walk?
The Buddy Walk is a multi-city advocacy walk in which people with Down syndrome invite “buddies” to walk with them.
The goal of the BUDDY WALK is to celebrate National Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October, and promote acceptance
and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Nationally, the BUDDY WALK raises more than $8.5 million.
Funds are raised through corporate sponsorship and walkers’ pledges in our local walk and walks around the country.
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BUDDY WALK
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Thank you to our 2010 Supporters and Participants. |
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- A multi-city advocacy walk in which people with
Down syndrome invite "buddies" to walk with them.
- The goal of the Buddy Walk is to celebrate National Down Syndrome Awareness month in October and promote acceptance
and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.
- Funds raised through corporate sponsorship and walkers' pledges raise more than $8.5 million nationally.
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CONTACT US
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Angels Forever Up!
PO Box 868
Waldorf Md 20604
(240) 412-1922
Contact Us Via Email
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Charles County
Infants and toddlers program
June Castro. (301) 609-6808
Calvert County
Infants and toddlers program.
Mon-Fri 8.00am - 3.30pm (410) 414-7034
St. Marys County
Infants and toddlers program
(301) 475-4393
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