DW BUREAU / Chandigarh Experts, on Sunday, highlighted the need for prenatal screening in early intervention and management of Down Syndrome, in an awareness program followed by an online story telling session was organized by Chandigarh Down Syndrome Society (CDSS). The program was organised on the occasion of World Down Syndrome Day at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32. Dr. Gurjit Kaur, President, Chandigarh Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) welcomed the guests and gave a brief introduction of CDSS. She said that Chandigarh Down Syndrome Society was established in 2015 under the dynamic leadership of late Prof. BS Chavan who had a vision of not only uniting the families but also providing the healthcare services and skill developmental facilities to empower these children to be self-sufficient and live a healthy and contented life. The two main objectives of CDSS are to provide prenatal screening to all pregnant women for chromosomal disorders and to empower the persons with Down Syndrome Prof. Jasbinder Kaur, Director Principal GMCH, Chandigarh was the Chief Guest on the occasion while Dr. Ravi Gupta Medical Superintendent (GMCH) and Dr. Priti Arun, Joint Director, Govt. Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities (GRIID) were the guest of honors. Prof. Jasbinder in her address appreciated the initiative of Prof. BS Chavan. She also emphasized the importance of prenatal screening of all pregnant females and promised to extend full support to CDSS. Dr. Ravi Gupta promised to provide support to persons with down syndrome whatever possible. (editor@dailyworld.in)