G - Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines

MISSION
To empower, connect, and support the lifespan of individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community through outreach, advocacy, and education in North Carolina.

VISION
North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance is an effective, compassionate, and comprehensive resource on Down syndrome throughout North Carolina. NCDSA envisions a culture in which all people with Down syndrome are empowered to achieve their full potential and live healthy, productive lives as valued citizens within the fabric of society.

We advocate for those individuals incarcerated in our prisons. We speak out for those without a voice by raising public awareness to the issues that adversely impact people incarcerated, their families and public safety. We identify serious problems people incarcerated face and bring them to the forefront of our policymakers for effective reform. We advocate for restorative rehabilitation to prevent the cycle of crime and recidivism.

Our mission is to advance survivorship and provide support to those affected by lung cancer through research, education and access programs.

To promote lung cancer education, early detection and compassion for families touched by lung cancer.

To provide emotional, informational, and technical support to parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing, deaf parents with hearing children, and professionals serving those families.

To find cures for MPS and related diseases; and to provide hope and support for affected individuals and their families through research, advocacy and awareness of these devastating disorders.