February 15, 2023 It was almost 6 years ago that I first I accepted the position of President of the Jerome Lejeune Foundation USA. Since then...
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Mother-daughter team provides college scholarships for individuals with Down syndrome
This week, the Today Show‘s Al Roker sat down with Liz Plachta and her daughter Ruby, who has Down syndrome, to learn how their non-profit...
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When Jamaican reggae singer Sophia Brown was left seriously injured by a car accident in 2017, she felt lost and discouraged: “I didn’t really...
MoreNorth Carolina family opens doughnut shop for employees with disabilities
This month, WCNC highlighted the inspiring story behind a Mooresville doughnut shop, Down for Doughnuts. Started by Mooresville locals, David and...
MoreBritish dance show features first celebrity contestant with Down syndrome
For the first time since its founding in 2004, British dance competition show Strictly Come Dancing is featuring a celebrity contestant with Down...
MoreToddler with Down syndrome featured in Tesco marketing campaign
This Christmas season, British retailer Tesco is helping expand horizons by featuring a young girl with Down syndrome in its latest ad campaign...
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A new study from researchers at the University of San Francisco (UCSF) has revealed a surprising connection between the neuropathology of those...
MoreFilmmaker raises money to create movie about brother with Down syndrome
Earlier this month, ABC 15 featured a story about an Arizona man who is producing a movie about his brother with Down syndrome. A decade ago, Luke...
MoreCanadian swimmer claims six medals at World Down Syndrome Swim Championships
At this year’s World Down Syndrome Swimming Championships in Portugal, one competitor stood out among the rest. Julia Lane, a 22-year-old from...
MoreCanadian Down Syndrome Society creates job network for individuals with Down syndrome
In an effort to connect individuals with Down syndrome with potential employers, the Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) partnered with strategy...
MoreCatholic media organization launches fellowship program in honor of Jerome Lejeune
Earlier this month, nonprofit global media apostolate Word on Fire Catholic Ministries announced the launch of its Venerable Jerome Lejeune...
MoreScottish theater troupe features actress with Down syndrome in latest show
This month, Scottish acting troupe Cutting Edge Theatre is touring the country with a new production that features a young woman with Down...
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