Expected Outcomes
Promote prenatal awareness campaigns to reduce the occurrence of Down syndrome and gradually lower the number of families affected, thereby reducing societal costs.
Provide consultation and counseling services to families of newborns with Down syndrome to shorten the psychological adjustment period and enable early planning for medical care, education, and caregiving.
Implement early intervention programs to stimulate learning and guide children with developmental delays caused by Down syndrome toward more normalized growth and development.
Integrate regional medical institutions to ensure that children with Down syndrome in both urban and rural areas have equal access to resources, preventing delays in learning opportunities.
Establish a medical reporting system to conduct professional assessments and facilitate early intervention with necessary treatments or training.
Conduct phased enabling evaluations to help uncover intelligence and aptitudes, enabling timely education and training to foster independent living skills.
Develop a robust field of domestic Down syndrome research and extend international collaborations to improve medical care and support for individuals with Down syndrome in Taiwan.
Leverage social resources to provide proper care and rehabilitation for individuals with severe Down syndrome, reducing the significant burdens on their families.
Support individuals with Down syndrome in contributing to society during their working years, allowing them to become valuable members of the workforce and give back to society.
Work with government agencies and social resources to assist families in trust, guardianship, and care planning, ensuring individuals with Down syndrome can live with dignity and proper support.