Down Syndrome
School Calls Cops On 6-Year-Old With Down Syndrome
When a girl with Down syndrome pointed a finger gun at her teacher and said 'I shoot you,' the police were called even though the school recognized she had no intention of harming anyone.
In First, Actor With Down Syndrome Presents At Oscars
On Hollywood's biggest night of the year, an actor with Down syndrome joined the ranks of A-listers to present an Academy Award.
As Caregivers Age, People With Disabilities See Few Housing Options
A national study finds housing choices are limited for people with developmental disabilities who often get little say about where they might live when they leave home.
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Craft Brew Pub Thrives, Thanks To A Secret Ingredient: Workers With Disabilities
At Brewability, a craft beer pub run almost entirely by people with disabilities, the bartenders have autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and other conditions.
Trump Administration Throws Support Behind Down Syndrome Abortion Ban
The Justice Department is backing a state ban on abortions of those with a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis, arguing the law would prevent disability discrimination.
Couples With Disabilities Navigate Red Tape On Way To Altar
Marriage often means sacrificing much needed government benefits for people with developmental disabilities, but a proposed law could change that.
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Parents Seek Housing For Adult Children With Disabilities
With an imperfect patchwork of existing options — ranging from institutions to group homes to independent living — many parents are wondering the same thing: what happens when we die?
Group Home Residents Often Live In Costly Isolation
People with disabilities living in group homes are supposed to be integrated into the community and enjoy the same freedoms that others have in their own homes, but that's not always the case.
Clothing Size Guide In Works For Those With Down Syndrome
It's often difficult for people with Down syndrome to find clothes that fit, but now researchers are working on a solution: the country's first size guide for this population.
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‘Overwhelmed’ Mom Charged With Leaving Teen With Down Syndrome At Hospital
A mother facing felony child cruelty charges for leaving her nonverbal 14-year-old son with Down syndrome at a hospital found herself with dozens of strangers supporting her in court.
Cruise Line Going ‘Sensory Inclusive’
A major cruise operator is training its staff, offering up tools and taking other steps to welcome people with disabilities in a move they say is an industry first.
Why Those With Disabilities Wait Years For Programs They Need To Live On Their Own
Despite a court order requiring one state to shrink its waiting list, most adults with developmental disabilities wait seven years or longer for services.