Down Syndrome
To Master Life Skills, Young People With Autism And Down Syndrome Turn To Virtual Reality
In a controlled, low-risk environment, participants in a pilot program build confidence and master everyday tasks like crossing the street, riding a bus or making a purchase, all at their own pace.
This Entrepreneur With Down Syndrome Is Building A Booming Spice Blend Brand
Max Crawford is 22 and has Down syndrome and products from his budding seasoning business are sold in 150 stores across the Midwest.
Adidas Introduces Shoe Geared Towards Athletes With Down Syndrome
After a multiyear collaboration with individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities, one of the world's largest footwear companies is rolling out a shoe designed to specifically meet their needs.
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Ad Campaign Implores People To Move On From ‘R-Word’
With use of the word "retarded" on the rise, a new advertising campaign is urging people to leave the term in the past much like many other outdated practices that were once commonplace.
Unified Sports Bring Together Athletes For More Than Wins And Losses
By competing together, students with disabilities and those in general education are forming friendships that might not have happened otherwise.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.