Drive Down Syndrome Research With Your Unique Story

You hold the key to longer and healthier lives for all people with Down syndrome

DS-Connect®: The Down Syndrome Registry enables people with Down syndrome and their families to contribute to research studies, connect with Down syndrome researchers, and find resources and community events.

Make Discoveries Possible
Easily share important information with researchers
Know the Facts
Access expert-curated resources to guide healthcare decisions
Join the Community
Be a member of an active community with a common cause

How it Works

Surveys

Fill out confidential health-related surveys written by researchers who are studying Down syndrome.

Research

Researchers use data from thousands of participants to make discoveries.

Participate

When researchers design new studies or clinical trials, you can opt-in to be notified and participate.

Resources

Find expert news, links and events, and see how the data from studies you've completed drives discoveries.

Joining DS-Connect takes just a few minutes.

Unlock the power of Down syndrome today!

Join DS-Connect

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before January 1, 2025?

The DS-Connect website has been updated, with exciting new features coming soon.

If you have a loved one with Down syndrome: Please reset your password to access your account, and we will notify you as the new features are launched.

If you are a RESEARCHER: You no longer need an account and your previous account information has been removed. Find out about the tools for researchers available to you.

Upcoming Events

Oct 19
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Philadelphia, PA

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Oct 24
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Stanford, CA

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Nov 7
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Dallas, Texas

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Latest News

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September 25, 2025
We appreciate your interest in the recent DS-Connect webinar featuring Dr. Anna Esbensen, Dr. Mike…
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September 8, 2025
The DS-Connect®: The Down Syndrome Registry team participated in the 2025 NYC Buddy Walk in New…
DS-Connect team in the NDSC Annual Convention exhibit hall
July 30, 2025
The DS-Connect®: The Down Syndrome Registry team was part of the National Down Syndrome Congress (…