Down Syndrome Connections Nevada

06/07/2026

Accurate info from the expert on how people with Down syndrome feel about their lives - because he conducted the research!

What causes Down syndrome? What are signs someone has Down syndrome...

06/07/2026

06/04/2026

The Annual Las Vegas Down Syndrome Conference is looking for speaker proposals! Share with someone you think has a great story to share with parents/caregivers/adult siblings and/or teens/adults with Down syndrome.

Link to submit a proposal (due by July 7) is
https://forms.gle/v1MWx4dHUm1M7CJi8

06/02/2026

Tonight's dance class was a booty-shakin' extravaganza! Our newest board member (the second board member with Down syndrome) had a chance to lead part of the class, and did GREAT!

Teens and adults of all abilities are welcome to join the class, which is held Mondays from 5-6 pm at Mirabelli Community Center.

And... We just added karaoke to the mix.

05/31/2026

"I wouldn't change you for the world, but I will change the world for you!"

Today's new families meetup covered a lot of ground, including what's going well and some questions for each other.

If you've got little ones with Down syndrome, hope you can join Down Syndrome Connections Nevada and GiGi's Playhouse Las Vegas at our next meetup date TBD!

05/28/2026

Sat May 30~ this weekend DSC and GiGi's are teaming up to help you build your "village".

If you're "new" here, please join us for Saturday's new parent meetup! RSVP at https://downsyndromeconnections.org/rsvps

Families with ages 0-3. Bring the whole family :)

05/21/2026

There is a LOT of information out there, but where do you start?

Join Annie Cohen, Ph.D., from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and Kate O’Neill, Vice President of Community Engagement from National Down Syndrome Society on June 9, 2026, at 11 am EST to learn the basics of clinical research, how to read and use research articles, and how to have research-related conversations with your healthcare team.

05/16/2026

The DS-Connect Down Syndrome Registry invites you to a FREE upcoming webinar on May 28, 2026, featuring Dr. Meghan O'Neill, assistant professor of pediatrics and neurodevelopmental physician at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Dr. O'Neill will present "Autism & Down Syndrome: How to Recognize the Signs and Support your Child."

Whether you’re a caregiver, self-advocate or researcher, this webinar offers valuable information about the latest in Down syndrome research and how you can support future discoveries.

Register at bit.ly/4tRvPgk to save your spot today! A simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available.