Announcing the Jerome Lejeune Legacy Fund! September 12, 2018 0 0 When it comes to medical care, individuals in the U.S. with Down syndrome battle a troubling reality: the average medical professional is not...
The Nuances and Considerations of Language About Down Syndrome July 14, 2017 0 1 Language, for good and for bad, affects the way we think, approach, and act upon a subject. While it is good to challenge political correctness...
South Dakota governor supports bill protecting unborn babies with Down syndrome January 12, 2021 0 0 This month, Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota will be addressing the state about a bill which would ban abortion on the basis of a Down...
Girl with Down syndrome finds passion in running January 12, 2021 0 0 Sandy Williamson was a single mom when she discovered that her child had Down syndrome. Her daughter Kayleigh was only one day old. Doctors...
Tommy Pilling passes away January 8, 2021 0 1 When Tommy and Maryanne Pilling first met, many people dismissed their connection, alleging that they shouldn’t get married because they...
New legislation would combat organ transplant discrimination January 7, 2021 0 0 Did you know that many people with Down syndrome face discrimination in receiving organ transplants? According to a 2008 survey of 88 pediatric...
Kmart Australia launches line of dolls with Down syndrome December 2, 2020 0 1 Kmart Australia has launched a line of toys that includes dolls with Down syndrome. Released just in time for the Christmas season, the Baby...
Appeals court upholds Tennessee law protecting unborn with Down syndrome November 25, 2020 0 0 In a victory for unborn babies with Down syndrome, a federal appeals court has upheld a Tennessee law that bans abortions based on race, gender...
How prenatal testing can be devastating to those with Down syndrome November 25, 2020 0 0 Did you know that increased prenatal testing has resulted in increased abortions of unborn babies with Down syndrome? Why is this happening, and...
Chris Nikic becomes first Ironman finisher with Down syndrome November 25, 2020 0 1 This month, Chris Nikic became the first athlete with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon. Competing in Panama City Beach, Florida...
Poland sees major victory for unborn with Down syndrome November 5, 2020 0 1 In a major win for the unborn with Down syndrome, the Supreme Court of Poland recently invalidated a provision of a law which permitted abortion...
Why choosing life means choosing joy: 3 moms tell their stories November 4, 2020 0 0 When mothers receive a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome, they are often surrounded by negativity and even pressured to abort. With little...
Breaking News: Confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett! October 26, 2020 0 0 The Jerome Lejeune Foundation extends our congratulations to Amy Coney Barrett on her confirmation to the Supreme Court! We are confident that she...
