Down Syndrome
After 4 Seasons, A&E Pulls Plug On ‘Born This Way’
The end is near for an Emmy-winning television series chronicling the lives of young adults with Down syndrome.
Can An Actor With Down Syndrome Change Hollywood?
Zack Gottsagen, who has Down syndrome, is the improbable star — alongside Shia LaBeouf and Dakota Johnson — of a feature film opening in theaters across the country.
Disability Rights Advocate Launches Campaign For Congress
The former president and CEO of the National Down Syndrome Society is hoping to win a U.S. House seat from Kansas.
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Cafe Employs, Gives Back To People With Disabilities
Inspired by her 8-year-old who has autism and Down syndrome, a mom recently opened a coffee shop dedicated to accepting everyone, including those with special needs.
Disability-Focused TV Shows Nominated For Emmys
Two television shows starring individuals with developmental disabilities are each up for multiple Emmy Awards.
Movie Starring Actor With Down Syndrome Coming To Theaters
A feature film headed to theaters later this summer stars an actor with Down syndrome alongside a pair of Hollywood A-listers and it's backed by some big names in the disability community.
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Nightclub For Adults With Disabilities Fosters Love, Friendship And Inclusion
At what might be the only club of its kind in the country, hundreds of people with developmental disabilities come to dance, make friends and be like anyone else out for the night.
Woman With Down Syndrome Earns Bachelor’s Degree
Megan McCormick has Down syndrome, but she didn't let that stop her from earning a bachelor's degree, an education that she hopes will lead to a full-time job working with kids like her.
Family Turns To Tiny House For Son With Down Syndrome
To give their adult son with Down syndrome the freedom he craves, one couple is working to build a 360-square-foot house and they're hoping their community will help make the plan a reality.
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Google Unveils New Accessibility Initiatives
Tech giant Google says it is working on multiple projects designed to improve day-to-day life for people with various disabilities.
Despite High Need, Dental Care Elusive For Those With Special Needs
People with developmental disabilities face enormous barriers to adequate and timely dental care. Many dentists either avoid treating these patients or lack the skills needed to do so.
At 25 Years, Marriage Likely Among Longest Between Pair With Down Syndrome
Paul and Kris Scharoun-Deforge first met at a dance for people with disabilities in the 1980s and fell for each other quickly. The couple was married for 25 years when Paul died recently.