On March 21, 2022, World Down Syndrome Day, our sister foundation in France, Fondation Jérôme Lejeune, released a special music video recognizing...
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New film release: Venerable Jerome Lejeune: To the Least of These My Brothers & Sisters
Through a series of interviews with family members, patient families, & colleagues, Lejeune’s inspiring story is brought to life in a new...
MoreActors 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...
MoreMeet Amy Bockerstette: the first person with Down syndrome to compete for a NCAA title
This week, Amy Bockerstette became the first person with Down syndrome to compete in a national college championship event when she golfed at the...
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...
More“Our lives are worth living” – an interview with Dr. Karen Gaffney
Dr. Karen Gaffney, founder and President of the Karen Gaffney Foundation, was recently featured in an interview with Live Action, a pro-life...
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...
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...
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...
MoreCubs fan with Down syndrome sings anthem
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...
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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