Heidi Crowter defies common stereotypes about individuals with Down syndrome. At 23 years old, she has a job, lives independently, and is in a...
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President Trump condemns discrimination against individuals with Down syndrome
In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, President Donald Trump has released an official White House statement, celebrating the advancements...
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With the rise of noninvasive prenatal testing, babies with Down syndrome are at greater risk of abortion than ever before. We’ve talked about how...
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Stefan Xidas, a lifelong Cubs fan with Down syndrome, dreamed for years of singing the national anthem at a game. Inspired after singing at a...
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When it comes to medical care, individuals in the U.S. with Down syndrome battle a troubling reality: the average medical professional is not...
MoreTeen becomes first with Down syndrome to win international beauty pageant
When she was born, doctors told her parents that she would never read, perhaps not even talk. Not only did Kate Grant defy all their expectations...
MoreFrom neglected orphan to successful artist: Sevy’s story
When Joey and Lisa Eicher first adopted Sevy Marie from Bulgaria, she had difficulty expressing herself. As a nonverbal child with Down syndrome...
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Dr. Jerome Lejeune’s love for people included the unborn at risk of being eliminated, who he called “tiny human beings deprived of time.” The...
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The scoop on genetic diagnosis and genetic counseling
This piece highlights the work of the Jerome Lejeune Institute in France, which was founded to carry on the work of Dr. Lejeune and has consulted...
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Addressing members of family associations on Saturday, 16 June, Pope Francis made a plea to families, urging them to welcome every...
MoreWales to offer prenatal testing for Down syndrome
Wales has become the first country in the UK to offer non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) on the NHS aimed at women at a higher risk of having a...
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