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General Down Syndrome Resources
National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
Toll Free: (800) 221-4602
Website: www.ndss.org
The mission of the National Down Syndrome Society is to benefit people with Down syndrome and their families through national leadership in education, research and advocacy.

National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC)
Toll Free: (800) 232-NDSC
Website: www.ndsccenter.org
The mission of the NDSC is to provide information, advocacy and support concerning all aspects of life for individuals with Down syndrome.

The Down Syndrome Education International
United Kingdom
Telephone +44 (0)23 9285 5330
www.Downsed.org
DownsEd is at the forefront of international research examining how developmental and educational interventions can improve outcomes for people with Down syndrome. This extensive website has a wealth of information, publications and downloadable material.

WRIGHTSLAW
A comprehensive website providing information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.
http://www.wrightslaw.com/
 
Local Resources
Down Syndrome Association of Orange County (DSAOC)
Phone: (714) 540-5794
Website: www.dsaoc.org
DSAOC is a service organization dedicated to serving those in and around Orange County affected by Down syndrome. The Learning Program is delivered in Orange County in collaboration with DSAOC.

Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC)
Phone: (714) 796-5100
RCOC is a private, not-for-profit corporation contracting with the State of California for the provision of services to persons with developmental disabilities pursuant to the Lanterman Act.

Team of Advocates for Special Kids
(866) 828-8275 (toll-free in California)
(714) 533-8275
www.taskca.org
TASK serves families of children aged birth to 22 years of age under IDEA and other systems mandated to provide services to individuals with disabilities. As a federally-funded Parent Training and Information Center, TASK is part of a national network of centers providing similar services. TASK provides advocacy information, workshops and information in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.