Down Syndrome

Teen With Down Syndrome Scores Prom Date With Beauty Queen

A Wisconsin teen with Down syndrome will have a very special prom date this weekend — a bona fide beauty queen.

Family Sues Over Altered Photo Of Son With Down Syndrome

In what’s believed to be a first-of-its-kind case, a family is bringing a federal lawsuit after a photo of their son with Down syndrome was doctored and spread across the Internet.

Following Restraint Death, Groups Seek Probe

Disability advocates are calling for the Justice Department to investigate the death of a man with Down syndrome who was restrained after refusing to leave a movie theater.

Disability Advocates Call ‘Glee’ Portrayal ‘Poor Choice’

Fox’s “Glee” is generating controversy after depicting a character with Down syndrome bringing a gun to school.

Gym Turns Away Teen With Down Syndrome

Despite paying for a membership, a family claims they were barred from entering a local gym because their teen daughter has Down syndrome.

ESPN To Profile Man With Down Syndrome

A 30-year-old with Down syndrome proved so inspirational to the Cincinnati Reds during a stint as a batboy that he will soon be the subject of an ESPN profile.

Advocates Call For Police Training In Meeting With Feds

Days after a grand jury determined there was no crime in the death of a 26-year-old with special needs who was restrained by law enforcement, the Justice Department is keeping a watchful eye.

Teen Makes Disability History At Mount Everest

A 15-year-old with Down syndrome is said to be the first American with the chromosomal disorder to make it to the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain.

Despite Outcry, No Charges In Death Of Man With Down Syndrome

In a case that drew national attention, officials say no charges will be filed in the death of a 26-year-old with Down syndrome who was restrained after refusing to leave a movie theater.

Birthday Wish For Man With Special Needs Goes Viral

Zack Prince loves receiving snail mail. So for his birthday, Prince’s mom put out a Facebook request for cards and boy have people responded.

Children’s Doll Line Embraces Down Syndrome

When she couldn’t find any dolls that looked like her daughter with Down syndrome, a Pennsylvania mom decided to create them herself.

Can Exercise Improve IQ In People With Down Syndrome?

The key to improving cognition in those with Down syndrome could be as simple as stepping onto a bike, researchers say.

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