You may have seen the recent op-ed stating that women should be allowed to abort babies with Down syndrome because of the extraordinary medical...
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Jerome Lejeune Foundation & Sisley-d’Ornano Foundation postdoctoral fellowship
One of the important ways we carry on the legacy of Dr. Jerome Lejeune is by funding research related to Down syndrome. We’re excited to announce...
MoreDown syndrome: the joy of four mothers whose children are ‘different’
Currently in the UK, 90% of people whose unborn child is diagnosed with Down syndrome decide to abort. Furthermore, no one believes that the...
MoreDown syndrome: an additional 22 million dollars released for research in the US
In the US, the National Institute of Health (NIH) has just granted additional funding to the tune of 22.2 million dollars to boost research into...
MoreJerome Lejeune Foundation defends Indiana law protecting the unborn with Down syndrome
The Bioethics Defense Fund has filed an amicus brief on behalf of the Jerome Lejeune Foundation, Saving Down Syndrome and Down Pride. The brief is...
MorePeople with Down syndrome – an endangered species?
The Canadian Down Syndrome Society has a new campaign bringing awareness to the discrimination faced by individuals with Down syndrome. It...
MoreJerome Lejeune Foundation funds study on naps and Down syndrome
Sleep is often linked to improved memory retention and learning; however, a recent study funded in part by the Jerome Lejeune Foundation suggests...
MoreWatch the heartbreaking new video “Dear Doctor”
When families learn of their child’s Down syndrome diagnosis for the first time, doctors are often cold and discouraging. Mothers can be pressured...
MoreAn interview with actress Lauren Potter: opening doors for actors with Down syndrome
Lauren Potter dreamed of becoming an actress when she grew up. But as a young girl with Down syndrome, she had even more barriers preventing her...
MoreMan with Down syndrome pursues dream job as scaffolder
We don’t all get to land our dream job, but Todd Scanlon just did. The 29-year-old man with Down syndrome has a permanent contract with...
MoreWatch: woman defies Down syndrome stereotypes
Heidi Crowter defies common stereotypes about individuals with Down syndrome. At 23 years old, she has a job, lives independently, and is in a...
MorePresident 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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