The mission of the NDSS is to be the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome.

"[5] NDSS focuses on four items of programming to enhance the quality of life for those with Down syndrome.

[6] In January 2019, the NDSS offered a free public webinar on facilitated communication held by Christine Ashby.

Many masked independent tests and studies have suggested that the facilitator is actually the one doing the typing, and not the person with the disability.

Nonetheless, it is unfortunate that a leading Down syndrome advocacy group is promoting a belief system over evidence-based methods that work.