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Generating Learning and Appreciation for Down Syndrome OUR MISSION PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME ARE BEAUTIFUL. THEY EXUDE LOVE AND MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. WE ENCOURAGE EXPECTING PARENTS TO GO TO FULL TERM WITH THEIR BABY. FACT 1 99 of people with DS are happy Fact 2 90 of siblings say they are proud and better people because of their brothersister with DS FACT 3 96 of parents are pleased to have a child with DS FACT 4 Most expecting parents are underinformed about DS FACT 5 Many hopeful parents are waiting to adopt a child with DS Birth parents able to raise their child is best.