Operation and Development of the Down Syndrome Data Library on the Internet

Abstract

 The data library of Japan Down Syndrome Network is a database system which is constructed in the view of supporting people relating Down syndrome. Since the establishment in 1997, thousands of people have visited this system via the Internet. The system is designed to provide appropriate information about the syndrome, including issues on welfare, education and so on. In this article, we outline the operating tools for the system, the contents, the managements, and the state of use.