'Extremely rare chance': Woman's ACC battle after baby born with Down syndrome

A pregnant woman was advised that she didn’t need to do further testing for Down syndrome, but the baby girl was born with ...
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Arizonans advocate to include Down syndrome as a qualifying disability for services

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Having a disability is hard enough on a person, as well as the family caring for them. Arizona's current law makes it even more difficult for those living with Down ...
Disability Scoop

CDC, WHO Criticized For Perpetuating Down Syndrome ‘Misinformation’

Down syndrome advocates want the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization to rethink how they’re classifying the chromosomal condition. At present, the health ...
National Catholic Register

World Down Syndrome Day: Those With Disabilities Are Vital Members of the Church and Should Be Fully Welcomed

‘There’s a particular gift, I think, just being a part of the life of someone with a disability, where you see a more pure version of life before you every day…’ Mark Bradford, the Venerable Jerome ...
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Woman with Down Syndrome brings attention to national disability employment awareness month

LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- Melissa Bauguess has been working at Handel's Homemade Ice Cream in Long Beach for a year. "Awesome. I love this work so much," said Bauguess, a Handel's employee.
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Down Syndrome Dating Show Coming To Netflix

A show following several people with Down syndrome in their quest to find love is set to premiere on Netflix. The five-episode series “Down for Love” features 10 individuals with the chromosomal ...
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GiGi's Playhouse hosts 'Dash for Down Syndrome' for disability acceptance

LANCASTER, Pa. — GiGi's Playhouse Lancaster hosted its first-ever GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge 5K, 1-mile walk, and "Dash for Down Syndrome" event on Sunday at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Program ...
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Abortion comments on Netflix 'Love is Blind' show anger parents of children with disabilities

A controversial comment about abortion on a popular Netflix dating show is leading to backlash from families who have children with disabilities including Down syndrome. On the show "Love is ...