B.U.D.S. is a non-profit organization that was started in 2003
that benefits anyone in North Alabama that is impacted by Down
syndrome. Down syndrome is the #1 genetic variation. Down
syndrome occurs in one out of every 733 live births, and more
than 400,000 people living with Down syndrome in the United
States. Down syndrome affects people of all ages, races and
economic levels. It occurs when a person has three, rather than
two, copies of the 21st chromosome. It is this additional
genetic material that alters the course of development and
causes the characteristics associated with the syndrome. Today,
individuals with Down syndrome are active participants in the
educational, vocational, social and recreational aspects of our
communities. In fact, there are more opportunities than ever
before for individuals with Down syndrome to develop their
abilities, discover their talents and realize their dreams. For
example, more teens and adults with Down syndrome each year are
graduating from high school, going to c