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        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION IMPLEMENTS ITS MISSION BY PROVIDING ACCURATE AND CURRENT INFORMATION, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY. THESE INCLUDE A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER REACHING OVER 1000 MEMBER FAMILIES; PROVIDING INFORMATION PACKETS, MEETINGS, AND A LENDING RESOURCE LIBRARY TO FAMILIES WITH NEW BABIES, YOUNG CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DOWN SYNDROME; PRESENTING AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE ATTENDED BY EDUCATORS, HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AND PARENTS; PROVIDING MONTHLY SOCIAL PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS; AN ANNUAL FAMILY PICNIC AND HOLIDAY PARTY; CREATING AWARENESS ABOUT DOWN SYNDROME THROUGH THE ANNUAL BUDDY WALK, AND PROVIDING A TRAINED GUILD MEMBER ON THE DOWN SYNDROME CLINIC TEAM AT CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER IN DALLAS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>board members annually disclose any possible conflicts.</Explanation>
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