DSMIG-USA is an association for professionals in many disciplines who provide care to individuals with Down Syndrome, as well as their families. Our members include physicians, clinic coordinatores, scientists, psychologists, nurses, educators, and more. DSMIG-USA IS A GROUP OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING THE OPTIMAL HEALTH CARE AND WELLNESS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME ACROSS THE LIFESPAN. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH EDUCATION AT THE ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM ON THE LATEST RESEARCH AND COMPREHENSIVE CARE REGARDING DOWN SYNDROME, AND FACILITATING NETWORKING AMONG HEALTH PROFESSIONALS CARING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME. ADDITIONALLY, DSMIG-USA SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF DOWN SYNDROME CLINICS AND IDENTIFIES AND DISSEMINATES BEST PRACTICES OF CARE.