In a hotly-contested case, a court is set to decide whether a 28-year-old with Down syndrome or her mom should determine if the young woman lives in a group home or with her friends.

People with Down syndrome are particularly susceptible to dementia and Alzheimer’s. Now researchers are turning to those with the chromosomal disorder to identify new treatment options.

A Minnesota man recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest with Down syndrome has died at age 83.

A significant number of adults with developmental disabilities have no regular, daily activities, a situation that’s symptomatic of larger problems, new research indicates.

For much of his adult life, Jeremy Collins was heavily supervised in a group home. But today, the 31-year-old with Down syndrome has his own townhouse, all thanks to technology.

Monica and David Martinez were not your average bride and groom — both have Down syndrome. A new film premiering on HBO documents their experience.

The Justice Department says Arkansas is giving residents with developmental disabilities a “draconian choice” of living in institutions or receiving no assistance whatsoever.

A poll released Wednesday indicates that a majority of Americans support legislation that would allow people with disabilities to choose community-based care over nursing homes.

Arizona offers the best Medicaid services for people with developmental disabilities while Mississippi comes in dead last in an annual state ranking released Tuesday.

At 70, Edgar Call is believed to be the oldest man living with Down syndrome. But at home with his adopted family, he’s just one of the kids.

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