The Down Syndrome Network of Northern Nevada (DSNNN) is a network of individuals with Down syndrome, their parents, families and friends. The mission of the DSNNN is to celebrate people with Down syndrome and their families; to create a positive understanding of Down syndrome, and to support community inclusion through events, information and awareness.
Down syndrome is the most commonly occurring genetic condition. One in every 733 births is a baby with Down syndrome. There are over 350,000 people with Down syndrome in the United States alone, accounting for 5,000
to 6,000 births a year.
Kailin Kelderman is a student at Clayton Middle School in Northwest Reno. When her Science class was studying genetic differences, including Down syndrome, Kailin had first hand knowledge that she could share with her class. With the help of her mother she created a powerpoint presentation about Down syndrome, its chromosomal characteristics and how its affected her. Most importantly she explained that people with Down syndrome are more alike than different!
View her PowerPoint presentation!