Down Syndrome
TV Season Set For Record High Disability Representation
There are more characters with disabilities set to appear on prime-time television this season than ever before, according to a new report, though representation still falls far short.
How This Peanut Butter Falcon Changed The Face Of Education
On his road to becoming the lead actor in a major motion picture, Zack Gottsagen, who has Down syndrome, first had to blast through roadblocks thrown by a resistant school district.
Grassroots Movement Educating First Responders On Special Needs Interactions
Spurred by the death of a man with Down syndrome at the hands of off-duty sheriff's deputies, families are making it their mission to educate first responders about people with disabilities.
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Lyft Offering Rides To Job Seekers With Disabilities
In an effort to help people with disabilities access job training and get hired, one of the nation's leading ride-sharing services plans to offer free or discounted rides.
Future Uncertain For College Programs Serving Students With Disabilities
Federal support for many colleges serving students with intellectual disabilities expires next year, and programs are scrambling to identify new sources of funding.
Most Older People With Down Syndrome Have Dementia, Study Finds
It's long been known that people with Down syndrome are more susceptible to Alzheimer's disease, but now a new study is quantifying just how common memory issues are in this population.
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Campaign Aims To Create 1 Million Jobs For People With Disabilities
Three of the nation's most prominent disability organizations are banding together in an effort to bring about a million jobs for people with developmental disabilities by 2025.
NIH Funding For Down Syndrome Research Balloons
With millions of new dollars for research on Down syndrome, federal officials have effectively doubled their investment in understanding the chromosomal disorder in the last year alone.
Hair Salon Styles Itself As Special Needs Specialist
At a new salon serving those with special needs, stylists are expected to be patient and every detail has been considered down to the silent clippers and the wheelchair-friendly carpet.
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Some In Disability Community Wary Of Advocate’s Campaign For Congress
The former head of the National Down Syndrome Society is facing questions about her time leading the organization as she seeks a U.S. House seat largely based on her record with the group.
Girl With Down Syndrome Comes Home With 6 Bite Marks After First Day Of School
The family of an 8-year-old girl with Down syndrome wants action after she returned home from the first day of classes with six bite marks on her face, arms and legs.
ABC Set To Premiere Show With Down Syndrome Storyline
A new drama headed to prime-time television this month prominently features a character with Down syndrome.