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...
MoreJamaican reggae artist finds renewed purpose in Down syndrome support work
British 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...
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...
MoreFrom JLF France: The European Court of Human Rights refuses to address the place of people with Down syndrome in the French advertising landscape
The following has been adapted from a recent press release from the Fondation Jérôme Lejeune, our sister organization in France. The European...
MoreMusician with Down syndrome honored for accomplishments in the arts
Miguel TomasÃn, a musician with Down syndrome and a member of the Argentinian experimental band Reynols, was recently honored for his role in...
MorePress Release — Down syndrome: a molecule that targets cognitive impairments enters the decisive phase of clinical trials
PRESS RELEASE PARIS, FRANCE — Significant headway has been made in recent years to understand the causes of intellectual disability in people with...
MorePope Francis recognizes heroic virtues of Dr. Jerome Lejeune
Statement from David Lejeune, President of Jerome Lejeune Foundation USA: “We welcome today’s exciting announcement from the Holy Father, Pope...
MorePoland sees major victory for unborn with Down syndrome
In a major win for the unborn with Down syndrome, the Supreme Court of Poland recently invalidated a provision of a law which permitted abortion...
MoreMeet the first Indian couple to adopt a child with Down syndrome
In India, social stigma around disabilities is unfortunately quite pervasive. And for parents looking to adopt, processes for adopting children...
MoreFrance may have its first public official with Down syndrome
France may soon have its first elected public official with Down syndrome. Meet Eleonore Laloux, a 34-year-old woman with Down syndrome who is...
MoreMan with Down syndrome retires after 32 years at McDonald’s
Australian Russell O’Grady has retired after 32 years at McDonald’s. While such a long career at one company is remarkable for anyone, it is even...
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