Defending the Dignity of those with Downs Syndrome
Aired on Relevant Radio on March 29, 2023, President Daniel Schreck was interviewed on The Drew Mariani Show to discuss the work of the Lejeune Foundation USA. Listen to the interview segment here.
PITTSBURGH — An online petition is calling for state lawmakers to implement a “purple alert” system after a 17-year-old girl with Down syndrome went missing in downtown Pittsburgh over the weekend. Kayla Durler was found safely on Saturday by community volunteers, but those who were a part of the search say a “purple alert” system specifically designed to help find children and adults with intellectual disabilities would have made a difference.
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