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To significantly improve the quality of life and scale of dreams for children and
adults with down syndrome & their allies.
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Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network

The Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network exists to break down barriers and celebrate individuals and their families by providing enriching opportunities, building bridges, and inspiring positive change.

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    Bodhi Candelaria To Represent the Down Syndrome Community in Unique Annual National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Video Presentation

    NEW YORK, New York (August 17, 2026) – Bodhi Candelaria of Albuquerque, NewMexico, will appear in the bright lights of Times Square on Saturday, September 12, as part of the annual National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Times Square Video Presentation. The one-hour video of 500+ photographs includes children, teens, and adults with Down syndrome from all 50 states and 12 countries. These collective images highlight individuals with Down syndrome in the most visible…

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    NEW YORK, New York (August 17, 2026) – Bodhi Candelaria of Albuquerque, NewMexico, will appear in the bright lights of Times Square on Saturday, September 12, as part of the annual National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Times Square Video Presentation. The one-hour video of 500+ photographs includes children, teens, and adults with Down syndrome from all 50 states and 12 countries. These collective images highlight individuals with Down syndrome in the most visible…

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    2026 RGDSN Heart of Community Awards

    RGDSN’s 2026 Annual Meeting Awardees Each year, RGDSN does a callout for nominations of individuals and organizations who are making a positive impact on our community to be recognized at our annual meeting. This year’s meeting was held on July 13, where, in addition to a presentation on the state of the nonprofit, the following…

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    RGDSN’s 2026 Annual Meeting Awardees Each year, RGDSN does a callout for nominations of individuals and organizations who are making a positive impact on our community to be recognized at our annual meeting. This year’s meeting was held on July 13, where, in addition to a presentation on the state of the nonprofit, the following…

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    Desert Dancing at our 2026 Denim & Diamonds Gala

    The Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network celebrated the 5th Annual Denim and Diamonds Gala on May 2, 2026.

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    The Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network celebrated the 5th Annual Denim and Diamonds Gala on May 2, 2026.

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