Down Syndrome
Nonprofit Wants To Create 130K Jobs For People With Disabilities
A new effort with the backing of some major names in the advertising industry is launching with an ambitious goal: create 130,000 jobs for people with developmental disabilities by 2020.
Down Syndrome Reality Show Takes Home Emmys
A documentary series chronicling the lives of seven young adults with Down syndrome is the winner of multiple Emmy Awards.
Model With Down Syndrome Expands Fashion Line
A model with Down syndrome will mark her return to New York Fashion Week with a new apparel collection.
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Fate Of Teen With Disability In Limbo As Mom Faces Deportation
Time is running short for a mother who's facing deportation, which would bring an uncertain future for her teenage son with a disability.
Down Syndrome Prevalence On The Rise
As people with Down syndrome live longer, a new analysis suggests that this population is growing, but that may not hold true for long.
Down Syndrome Reality Show Wins New Season
After receiving a half-dozen Emmy nominations, new episodes of a reality show following a group of young people with Down syndrome are on the way.
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Teen With Down Syndrome Finds Brotherhood In Former MMA Fighter
Often the underdog during his run as a mixed martial arts fighter, a personal trainer is now helping a teenager with Down syndrome learn what he's capable of.
Book Club Doesn’t Let Disability Get In The Way
Fifteen years ago the idea of creating book clubs for people with developmental disabilities was met with skepticism. But today, chapters are thriving in 34 states and four countries.
Down Syndrome Documentary Coming To PBS
Deep questions about independence — or lack thereof — for adults with Down syndrome are at the center of a new film that's set to make its television debut.
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Housing Development For Adults With Disabilities Becomes A Reality
Using a mix of public and private dollars, one mom fueled the development of modern, affordable apartments specifically designed to meet the needs of adults with developmental disabilities.
Boy With Down Syndrome Joins Reality Show Cast
In what they say is a tale of luck and coincidence, the family of a boy with Down syndrome went from fans to cast members on a hit reality show about those with the chromosomal disorder.
HOA To Pay $300K For Disability Discrimination
A homeowners association has agreed to pay up after barring the parents of a woman with severe disabilities from parking a motor home that they bought to transport their daughter.