Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome Reality Show Set To Wrap
A groundbreaking reality television show documenting the lives of young adults with Down syndrome is coming to an end.
Google Seeks Help From People With Down Syndrome
From Siri to Alexa, voice assistants are everywhere, but the technology tends to miss every third word that people with Down syndrome say. Now a new effort is underway to change that.
Doctors Making Virtual House Calls For Those With Special Needs
Aiming to ease the experience of visiting a doctor, a new program is allowing people with developmental disabilities to access medical and mental health care without leaving home.
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Day Care Chain Settles Suit After Expelling Girl With Down Syndrome
A national day care provider settled a lawsuit brought by the Justice Department after a girl with Down syndrome was kicked out when she couldn't conform to a corporate timeline on potty training.
Santa Offering Sensory-Friendly Events Nationwide
Ahead of his big night, hundreds of special events across the country will offer kids with disabilities a chance to visit with Santa Claus in a calmer setting.
TV Season Set For Record High Disability Representation
There are more characters with disabilities set to appear on prime-time television this season than ever before, according to a new report, though representation still falls far short.
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How This Peanut Butter Falcon Changed The Face Of Education
On his road to becoming the lead actor in a major motion picture, Zack Gottsagen, who has Down syndrome, first had to blast through roadblocks thrown by a resistant school district.
Grassroots Movement Educating First Responders On Special Needs Interactions
Spurred by the death of a man with Down syndrome at the hands of off-duty sheriff's deputies, families are making it their mission to educate first responders about people with disabilities.
Lyft Offering Rides To Job Seekers With Disabilities
In an effort to help people with disabilities access job training and get hired, one of the nation's leading ride-sharing services plans to offer free or discounted rides.
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Future Uncertain For College Programs Serving Students With Disabilities
Federal support for many colleges serving students with intellectual disabilities expires next year, and programs are scrambling to identify new sources of funding.
Most Older People With Down Syndrome Have Dementia, Study Finds
It's long been known that people with Down syndrome are more susceptible to Alzheimer's disease, but now a new study is quantifying just how common memory issues are in this population.
Campaign Aims To Create 1 Million Jobs For People With Disabilities
Three of the nation's most prominent disability organizations are banding together in an effort to bring about a million jobs for people with developmental disabilities by 2025.