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Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group - USA DSMIG-USA is an association for professionals in many disciplines who provide care to individuals with Down Syndrome, as well as their families.

Our members include physicians, clinic coordinatores, scientists, psychologists, nurses, educators, and more.

Did you know that DSMIG-USA supports 6 committees and 9 workgroups? Committees and Workgroups at DSMIG-USA are successfu...
10/15/2026

Did you know that DSMIG-USA supports 6 committees and 9 workgroups? Committees and Workgroups at DSMIG-USA are successful thanks to generous volunteers contributing their time and expertise, and volunteers get opportunities to participate in a variety of different projects and focus areas related to Down syndrome research and care. Committees and Workgroups are actively recruiting new members, learn more at www.dsmig-usa.org/get-involved.

Join DSMIG-USA next week for the latest Project ECHO presentation! This month, we will have a discussion on "Cerebral Vi...
10/14/2026

Join DSMIG-USA next week for the latest Project ECHO presentation! This month, we will have a discussion on "Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) in Down syndrome: What Am I Not Seeing? Changing the Lens on Behavior in Down syndrome to Unlock Access in CVI" led by Betsy Boatwright, MD. Register now for all remaining ECHO sessions this year at www.dsmig-usa.org/project-echo

Did you know that DSMIG-USA hosts monthly education sessions designed for health care professionals to learn and share i...
10/08/2026

Did you know that DSMIG-USA hosts monthly education sessions designed for health care professionals to learn and share information about the care of people with Down syndrome? These Project ECHO sessions bring together experts from a variety of disciplines and professions, and cover a wide range of topics related to Down syndrome care. Learn more and register for upcoming sessions today at www.dsmig-usa.org/project-echo

REGISTER NOW: Join DSMIG-USA on November 3 for a new Speaker Series presentation on "Preventing and Treating Malnutritio...
10/07/2026

REGISTER NOW: Join DSMIG-USA on November 3 for a new Speaker Series presentation on "Preventing and Treating Malnutrition in Down syndrome." Registration for next month's education session is now open and FREE at https://www.dsmig-usa.org/speaker-series

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month!DSMIG-USA envisions a world in which all persons with Down syndrome have access...
10/01/2026

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month!
DSMIG-USA envisions a world in which all persons with Down syndrome have access to optimal health care from professionals who have knowledge and expertise regarding the full spectrum of their health and wellness needs, are guided by evidence-based standards of care and have access to current information about state-of-the-art interventions and research results. This month, join us in celebrating the success and accomplishments of individuals with Down syndrome and promoting advocacy for Down syndrome care.

Have you checked out the DSMIG-USA Learning Library? This online resource houses recordings of previous DSMIG education ...
09/23/2026

Have you checked out the DSMIG-USA Learning Library? This online resource houses recordings of previous DSMIG education presentations, including the Speaker Series, Project ECHO and more. New sessions are added every month! Check out the latest at https://www.dsmig-usa.org/dsmig-learning-library

Did you know that DSMIG-USA offers a variety of Committees and Workgroups across a wide range of topics specialties that...
09/16/2026

Did you know that DSMIG-USA offers a variety of Committees and Workgroups across a wide range of topics specialties that members are eligible to join, and that these groups are always looking for new participants? If you're looking for a new way to support individuals with Down syndrome while staying more engaged with DSMIG-USA, please consider getting involved with a Committee or Workgroup by heading to https://www.dsmig-usa.org/get-involved and reaching out to the key contact for your desired group.

Join DSMIG-USA next week for the September Project ECHO presentation! This month, we will hear from Maria Stanley, MD, o...
09/09/2026

Join DSMIG-USA next week for the September Project ECHO presentation! This month, we will hear from Maria Stanley, MD, on "Behavior Challenges in Children with Down syndrome and Autism." Register online for all remaining ECHO sessions in 2026 at https://www.dsmig-usa.org/project-echo

As part of the DSMIG-USA Annual Symposium in July, Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L, was awarded the Bonnie J. Patterson Down Syn...
09/02/2026

As part of the DSMIG-USA Annual Symposium in July, Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L, was awarded the Bonnie J. Patterson Down Syndrome Excellence Award. This award was established to honor the career and contributions of an individual who has shown commitment to advancing the health and advocacy of individuals with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities. Congratulations, Katie!

We're already counting down the days until the 2027 DSMIG-USA Annual Symposium! Save the date and join us July 15-17 in ...
08/26/2026

We're already counting down the days until the 2027 DSMIG-USA Annual Symposium! Save the date and join us July 15-17 in Denver, Colorado for more connections, idea sharing, and collaboration on Down syndrome care. Registration will open next spring, visit https://www.dsmig-usa.org/annual-symposium for more information and all the latest updates.

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