Down Syndrome
Teen With Down Syndrome Finds Brotherhood In Former MMA Fighter
Often the underdog during his run as a mixed martial arts fighter, a personal trainer is now helping a teenager with Down syndrome learn what he's capable of.
Book Club Doesn’t Let Disability Get In The Way
Fifteen years ago the idea of creating book clubs for people with developmental disabilities was met with skepticism. But today, chapters are thriving in 34 states and four countries.
Down Syndrome Documentary Coming To PBS
Deep questions about independence — or lack thereof — for adults with Down syndrome are at the center of a new film that's set to make its television debut.
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Housing Development For Adults With Disabilities Becomes A Reality
Using a mix of public and private dollars, one mom fueled the development of modern, affordable apartments specifically designed to meet the needs of adults with developmental disabilities.
Boy With Down Syndrome Joins Reality Show Cast
In what they say is a tale of luck and coincidence, the family of a boy with Down syndrome went from fans to cast members on a hit reality show about those with the chromosomal disorder.
HOA To Pay $300K For Disability Discrimination
A homeowners association has agreed to pay up after barring the parents of a woman with severe disabilities from parking a motor home that they bought to transport their daughter.
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Star Of New Comic Book Has Down Syndrome
In a first, a new comic book debuting this summer will feature a superhero with an extra 21st chromosome.
Beauty Pageant Contestant With Down Syndrome Set To Make History
When Mikayla Holmgren competes in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant, it's believed that she will be the first in the country to head down the road that crowns Miss USA and Miss Universe.
With New Season, Down Syndrome Reality Show Broadens Focus
A reality television show about a group of young adults with Down syndrome is set to return with a new season that will also explore the experiences of children with the chromosomal disorder.
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Wandering May Be Treatable, Study Finds
Many kids with disabilities have a tendency to wander away from safe places — with potentially tragic consequences — but a new study suggests that it's possible to mitigate such behavior.
Group Homes Prioritizing Profits Over Safety, Investigation Finds
A multi-billion-dollar industry that runs group homes and other community-based facilities has largely supplanted institutions, but lax oversight is reportedly putting residents at risk.
Celebrities Take Aim At ‘Special Needs’
With a new short film, a handful of famous faces are using offbeat humor to question whether the needs of people with Down syndrome truly are "special."