Down Syndrome
Inclusion Rates Lagging For Students With Intellectual Disabilities
Under federal law, students with disabilities are supposed to attend class with their typically-developing peers as much as possible, but new research suggests that may not be happening.
Settlement Reached In High-Profile Death Of Man With Down Syndrome
In a case that drew national attention, the family of a man with Down syndrome who died after being restrained when he refused to leave a movie theater will receive $1.9 million.
Family Sues After Boy Scouts Strip Badges From Son With Down Syndrome
A Utah man is suing the Boy Scouts of America after the organization voided every merit badge his son — who has Down syndrome — earned, blocking the teen's path to becoming an Eagle Scout.
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Boy With Down Syndrome Named Gerber Baby
In a first, this year's Gerber baby is a young boy with Down syndrome.
Down Syndrome Reality Show Wins Critics’ Choice Award
A reality show about the lives of several young adults with Down syndrome is picking up another award.
When It Comes To Special Ed, Quality Can Depend On Zip Code
The law says students with disabilities deserve to learn. In some districts, parents say that's not happening.
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Mom, Daughter With Down Syndrome Win $45,000 In Cooking Contest
A 5-year-old with Down syndrome and her mother will take home thousands after their recipe won an Uncle Ben's cooking contest for school-age children.
Should A Disability Affect Who Gets Organ Transplants?
At least six states have laws aimed at making sure people cannot be kept off organ-transplant waiting lists solely because of their disability and more legislatures may soon follow suit.
Amazon To Pilot Comedy Featuring Actors With Down Syndrome
Amazon is introducing a new half-hour comedy from the creator of "Sex and the City" that features a slew of actors with Down syndrome.
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Nonprofit Wants To Create 130K Jobs For People With Disabilities
A new effort with the backing of some major names in the advertising industry is launching with an ambitious goal: create 130,000 jobs for people with developmental disabilities by 2020.
Down Syndrome Reality Show Takes Home Emmys
A documentary series chronicling the lives of seven young adults with Down syndrome is the winner of multiple Emmy Awards.
Model With Down Syndrome Expands Fashion Line
A model with Down syndrome will mark her return to New York Fashion Week with a new apparel collection.