Down Syndrome
Apple, Google Among Tech Giants Committing To Improve Accessibility
Some of the biggest names in technology are part of a newly launched effort to expand accessibility of smartphones and other devices for those with disabilities.
New Guide Provides Adults With Down Syndrome Roadmap For Care
As individuals with Down syndrome live longer, a newly released guide is offering first-of-its-kind advice to families about how the chromosomal disorder should impact their medical care.
First-Ever US Adaptive Championship Puts Spotlight On Golfers With Disabilities
The U.S. Adaptive Open is teeing off, featuring golfers with amputated limbs, Down syndrome, diabetes, a club foot and cerebral palsy in an event that backers hope will inspire others.
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FDA Warns That Therapy Tool Could Endanger Babies With Developmental Delays
Regulators are warning that a device used in water therapy for babies with developmental disabilities could lead to death or serious injury.
Hallmark To Air Movie Starring Actors With Down Syndrome
A television movie centering on the love story of a young couple with Down syndrome is set to premiere.
Two Moms Created A Nonprofit Flower Shop To Provide Jobs For Those With IDD
With a mission of providing a positive space for those with cognitive disabilities to learn, train and grow, six out of the flower shop's 10 staffers are people who have Down syndrome.
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Man Didn’t Let Down Syndrome Get In The Way Of Becoming A TikTok Star
Adam Libby, who has Down syndrome, has 1.7 million followers who can't get enough of his videos showing the charming amateur chef preparing — and then, most importantly, eating — an array of dishes.
Walmart Wants ADA Case Retried
Eight months after a jury ordered Walmart to pay a former employee with a disability over $125 million for failing to provide appropriate accommodations, the retailer is seeking a new trial.
Pediatricians Get New Guidance On Caring For Kids With Down Syndrome
The nation's pediatricians are getting updated advice on how to provide the best care for children with Down syndrome from when they are still in utero through early adulthood.
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Hallmark Movie Stars Actress With Down Syndrome
A new television movie debuting later this year will feature an actress with Down syndrome in the lead role.
Feds Reverse Course On Alzheimer’s Drug After Outcry From Down Syndrome Advocates
Federal officials are backing off a plan that would have kept people with Down syndrome from accessing a new Alzheimer's treatment even though they're predisposed to the disease.
For Many People With Disabilities, The COVID-19 Threat Hasn’t Gone Away
As government agencies have cast off pandemic protections, many immunocompromised people and those with disabilities have felt forgotten.