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...
10-year-old girl with Down syndrome is surprised with drive-by birthday parade April 3, 2020 0 0 The coronavirus shutdown may have taken away 10-year-old Vivianna Smithās much-loved class interactions, but it couldnāt keep her from having a...
Experts Answer Questions about Down syndrome and COVID-19 March 27, 2020 0 0 The unprecedented spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has raised concerns about its potential impact on individuals with Down syndrome. Experts...
Update: Medical Center Opening Delayed March 23, 2020 0 0 Unfortunately, the concomitant effects of the COVID-19 outbreak have forced us to delay the opening of the Jerome Lejeune Foundation medical...
Coronavirus Resources for Individuals with Down syndrome March 18, 2020 0 0 With the recent outbreak of coronavirus, the internet is full of information, some more harmful than helpful. Even if your local Walmart is out of...
France may have its first public official with Down syndrome March 5, 2020 0 1 France may soon have its first elected public official with Down syndrome. Meet Eleonore Laloux, a 34-year-old woman with Down syndrome who is...
Heidi Crowter fights discriminatory UK abortion law March 3, 2020 0 0 24-year-old Heidi Crowter is advocating for babies with Down syndrome, with the goal of changing the UK law that allows babies with Down syndrome...
The latest medical center update! February 28, 2020 0 0 Update: The COVID-19 outbreak has forced us to delay the opening of the Jerome Lejeune Foundation medical center until the fall. While this...
Virtuoso pianist partners with the Jerome Lejeune Foundation in benefit efforts February 24, 2020 0 0 We are pleased to announce that virtuoso pianist Eric Genuis is partnering with us to raise funds for those with Down syndrome in benefit concerts...
Everything you need to know about the medical center February 18, 2020 0 0 We are excited to share that this year, the Jerome Lejeune medical center will open, providing care ā and eventually, scientific research. Our...
The Oscars include a presenter with Down syndrome in historic first February 18, 2020 0 0 At the Academy Awards Ceremony this year, Zack Gottsagen became the first person with Down syndrome to be an Oscar presenter. Zack was able to say...
Night to Shine with Tim Tebow: a Night to Remember February 7, 2020 0 0 February 7, 2020 Dear Friend of the Jerome Lejeune Foundation, On Thursday, we held the first-ever Night to Shine event in Paris with the Tim...
World champion gymnast doesnāt let Down syndrome slow her down February 4, 2020 0 0 When Chelsea Werner was born, doctors told her parents that because she had Down syndrome, her low muscle tone would make it difficult, if not...
