Lettercase is a charity or organization that began in 2008; its goal is to bring awareness to those with Down syndrome. With the use of a book called Understanding a Down Syndrome Diagnosis, which they created. Over 25,000 copies of the book have already been distributed to homes all over the United States in hope that families will gain more knowledge about Down syndrome, especially those families that have a member with Down syndrome. In 2009, the book was selected by Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation First Call committee as the gold standard for prenatal information about Down syndrome. Now the organization has branched out to more books to help those seeking knowledge. The books also allow expecting parents who receive a prenatal diagnosis or already parents that have received a diagnosis of Down syndrome in a child to gain information and support right away. The books are all up-to-date on information, balanced, and accurate; books are written in Spanish and in English. The material written also includes common medical conditions for those with Down syndrome, educations and health resources that may be available to the families, and other helpful resources.
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