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Bridget Brown meets with Pope Francis in Vatican City on Oct. 21, 2017.

"The world needs to know that I don’t 'suffer' from Down syndrome"

Oct 26, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

In her own words, Bridget Brown is “a self-advocate, an inclusion advocate, an actress… and a young woman with Down... Read more

Could this bill put an end to Down syndrome abortions in Ohio?

Sep 26, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

An Ohio bill hopes to stop abortions undertaken solely because an unborn child has Down syndrome.    Read more

Waves of Hope surf school.

This surfing school in Chile was created for kids with Down syndrome

Aug 17, 2017

On Sundays, Felipe Pereira is full of enthusiasm. That’s because on Sundays, the 21-year-old goes to Paradise Beach to enjoy... Read more

Girl with Down syndrome.

Iceland is 'eradicating' Down syndrome…by aborting everyone who has it

Aug 16, 2017

By Mary Farrow

A recent article from CBS News proclaims that “few countries have come as close to eradicating Down syndrome births as... Read more

Boy with down syndrome.

Spanish video seeks to erase the stigma of Down syndrome

Mar 21, 2017

A recent video ad released by the Down Federation seeks to increase awareness of persons with Down syndrome.  Read more

These friends with Down syndrome are thriving in the Argentina pizza market

Mar 21, 2017

Mateo studied baking and Leandro pastry making. Franco and Mauricio wanted to be waiters. These overlapping interests led the four... Read more

Collette of Collettey's Cookies.

Young baker with Down Syndrome an international sensation

Jan 26, 2017

Meet Collette: a talented young baker from the Boston area, who has been working on her own original cookie recipes... Read more

Screenshot. 'Dear Future Mom.'

French court bans TV ad showing happy kids with Down syndrome

Nov 23, 2016

A French court has drawn international backlash for ruling that a popular video showing happy children with Down syndrome was... Read more

Kara Jackson at at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Northglenn, Colorado on July 1, 2016.

The big mission of a Catholic teen with Down syndrome

Jul 7, 2016

On July 1, Kara Jackson crossed the 40th state off her list.  Read more

Down syndrome research is coming to Spain

Dec 10, 2015

The Jerome Lejeune Foundation is opening its doors in Spain to support research and further study of Down syndrome and... Read more

Thomas Vander Woude. Photo Courtesy of Christendom College at christendom.edu.

Memorial fund honors father who gave life for child with Down syndrome

Mar 24, 2015

When his son fell eight feet into a septic tank while working on their family farm in Virginia, Thomas S.... Read more

Portrait of a man with down syndrome.

How one CEO sees unrealized potential in special needs kids

Jan 20, 2015

By Matt Hadro

Special needs children can bring joy, grace and a potential to thrive in the workplace in a way that parents... Read more

Richard Dawkins speaks at the Univeristy of Texas at Austin on March 19, 2008.

Dawkins misses joy of those with Down syndrome, critics say

Aug 23, 2014

Advocates of those with Down syndrome have strongly criticized prominent atheist Richard Dawkins’ suggestions that it would be immoral not... Read more

'Hope for Gammy' fundraising page.

Disbelief, horror follow desertion of baby with Down syndrome

Aug 7, 2014

Advocates for those with Down syndrome are appalled and grieved by the reported abandonment of a baby who had been... Read more

Boy with Down syndrome in a classroom.

Study urges education about Down syndrome, to further acceptance

Jul 8, 2014

A new study examines society’s response to Down syndrome and offers recommendations, particularly education in the medical field, to improve... Read more

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Argentina Down Syndrome test could cause abortion increase

Aug 9, 2013

The pro-life group ArgentinosAlerta has warned that a new test to detect Down Syndrome in unborn children after nine weeks... Read more

Tim Harris. Courtesy of Tim's Place.

Young entrepreneur's life defined by dreams, not disability

Mar 22, 2013

Despite only being 27 years old, Tim Harris already has a lengthy resume. The New Mexico native has won more... Read more