Down Syndrome
Ashley Judd To Make Film About Football Player With Down Syndrome
Ashley Judd is preparing to start filming a new movie inspired by the true story of a college football player with Down syndrome.
Laboratory School Serving Young Kids With Down Syndrome Hoping To Expand
A university-affiliated school that provides speech, occupational, physical and music therapies to children with Down syndrome calls itself "a hidden gem," although it doesn't want to remain hidden.
New Initiative Aims To Bring Doctors Up To Speed On Down Syndrome
Few people with Down syndrome have access to doctors specializing in the chromosomal disorder, but a new effort is underway to ensure that physicians nationwide know how to care for this population.
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Hyper-Realistic Manikin With Down Syndrome To Train Nursing Students
A first-of-its-kind manikin with Down syndrome will help nursing students learn to recognize, diagnose and provide appropriate care to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Woman With Down Syndrome Couldn’t Get A Job. Now She Runs Her Own Business
Gabi Angelini applied for 20 jobs, often got interviews, but was never hired. Today, the company she co-founded has about 40 employees.
With Coffee Shop, Woman With Down Syndrome Fulfills Dream While Employing Others
The Mermaid Café has plenty of caffeine, goodies, branded merch and tables the perfect size for laptops. What sets the new spot apart is that it's staffed almost entirely by people with disabilities.
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Adidas Designing Shoes For People With Down Syndrome
One of the world's largest footwear companies is developing a shoe specifically tailored to the needs of people with Down syndrome.
One-Stop Clinic To Serve Children And Adults With Down Syndrome
A new clinic is one of only a handful nationwide offering those with Down syndrome access to experts, treatment, help with services and information about the latest research and trials.
Billboards In Several Major Cities To Showcase People With Down Syndrome
The accomplishments of individuals with Down syndrome will be on display in a big way as part of an awareness campaign springing up in cities across the country.
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MLB Player To Wear No. 21 In Honor Of Daughter With Down Syndrome
After his daughter was born with Down syndrome, a Major League Baseball first baseman decided to change his number to 21 to raise awareness of the chromosomal disorder.
New Project To Track People With Down Syndrome From Birth To Adulthood
An ambitious new research effort seeks to follow thousands of individuals with Down syndrome from infancy to adulthood in order to learn more about the chromosomal disorder.
Doctors Get Clearer Picture On Developmental Milestones For Kids With Down Syndrome
Pediatricians have little to go on in assessing when children with Down syndrome should hit various milestones. Now, a new study is detailing benchmarks specific to those with the chromosomal disorder.