Down Syndrome
State Police Sued Over Tackling Of Man With Down Syndrome
When Dan Corbett pulled to the side of the road to calm his son with Down syndrome, he never imagined that multiple state troopers would intervene and wind up tackling his son to the ground.
She Has Down Syndrome, Then Got COVID-19. Could Amanda Hall Learn To Walk Again?
Cindy and Walt Hall are used to fighting for their daughter. Their toughest battle came when she caught the coronavirus.
Study: Among Vaccinated, Those With Down Syndrome Face Highest Risk From COVID-19
People with Down syndrome are the most likely of all vaccinated adults to die from COVID-19, new research suggests.
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New TV Series Spotlights Entrepreneurs With Disabilities
The production company behind reality shows like "Keeping up with the Kardashians" and "Born This Way" is set to debut a new series following four entrepreneurs with various disabilities.
Jury Awards $125 Million To Former Walmart Employee With Down Syndrome
Walmart has been ordered to pay a former employee with Down syndrome over $125 million after a jury found that the retailer failed to provide her with appropriate disability accommodations.
ESPN To Honor Athlete With Down Syndrome
A triathlete who became the first Ironman with Down syndrome will receive a prestigious award from ESPN on national television.
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Golfer Becomes First With Down Syndrome To Compete In College Championship
A 22-year-old from Arizona became the first person with Down syndrome to compete in a college championship event when she teed off earlier this week.
For Medically Vulnerable, Vaccine Brings Relief After Search For Access
As vaccine access has expanded for medically vulnerable people, many have expressed hope and relief for a more normal life after what they described as an often frustrating search for shots.
Push Is On For States To Ban Organ Transplant Discrimination
States are passing laws that would prevent people with Down syndrome, autism and other disabilities from being denied transplants solely because of their conditions.
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Lack Of Virus Data On People With Intellectual Disabilities ‘Comes With A Body Count’
People with IDD are more vulnerable to COVID-19. But a lack of federal tracking means no one knows how many of these individuals in group housing have fallen ill or died from the virus.
Biobank Poised To Transform Down Syndrome Research
A first-of-its-kind effort is underway to collect biological samples from people with Down syndrome in a bid to improve care and outcomes for those with chromosomal disorder.
On Zoom, Comedy Offers A Way To Teach Life Skills To Those With Down Syndrome
When the pandemic forced local improv classes for individuals with Down syndrome onto Zoom, the idea took off, growing to dozens of sessions each week with participants from all 50 states.