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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New resource available to caretakers of adults with Down syndrome
In an effort to fill the gap in resources available to caretakers of aging individuals with Down syndrome, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation...
MoreDr. Lejeune to be featured at upcoming medical conference
On October 7-9, 2021, the Catholic Medical Association will be hosting its 90th Annual Educational Conference in Orlando, Florida. The theme of...
MoreWisconsin center teaches adults with Down syndrome how to be independent
Gigi’s Playhouse in Fox Point, Wisconsin is providing valuable support to individuals with Down syndrome in their community through a new life...
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Actors with Down syndrome produce unique version of Romeo and Juliet
Amidst pandemic restrictions, a Chicago-area acting troupe for those with Down syndrome has created Romeo and Juliet Remix, a movie based on...
MoreTikTok star with Down syndrome gets hired at Pioneer Bakery
Since he first got on TikTok last March, Derek Baker has garnered an impressive 2 million followers under the account @bakerbanter. As one of a...
MoreDown for Dance brings joy to the Down syndrome community
When a pair of friends saw the lack of arts programs for individuals with Down syndrome, they decided to use their dance experience to fill in the...
MoreHow an Irish mother is changing attitudes towards Down syndrome
For many expectant mothers, learning of a Down syndrome diagnosis can be fraught with negativity. Too many doctors press women to abort children...
MoreVirginia school offers students with Down syndrome an enriching education
At Holy Family Academy in Manassas, Virginia, students with Down syndrome are given a place to flourish. A small classical school, HFA provides an...
MoreYes, kids with Down syndrome go to college too
For years Harry Dydo dreamed of going to Syracuse University – a dream that may seem out of reach for an individual with Down syndrome. But...
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