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...
Josie and Jaclyn Franz: the twin sisters with and without Down syndrome June 4, 2020 0 0 This past month, a family in Knoxville, Tennessee welcomed a special set of twin girls into their family – one with Down syndrome, one without...
Meet the first Indian couple to adopt a child with Down syndrome June 2, 2020 0 0 In India, social stigma around disabilities is unfortunately quite pervasive. And for parents looking to adopt, processes for adopting children...
Watch the Madame Birthe Lejeune Funeral & Memorial Masses May 8, 2020 0 0 As we observe the passing of Madame Lejeune, we invite you to watch the livestreams of the funeral and memorial Masses in her honor. Madame Birthe...
Priests for Life mourns the passing of pro-life activist Birthe Lejeune May 8, 2020 0 0 May 8, 2020, PRIESTS FOR LIFE – Father Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, and Janet Morana, Executive Director, today...
Charlie French: Sharing joy through art May 5, 2020 0 0 Charlie French is a successful artist who also happens to have Down syndrome. Painting in his Dallas studio daily, the 28-year-old has sold his...
The latest medical center update! May 5, 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...
Woman with Down syndrome sews 1,000 masks in coronavirus fight May 4, 2020 0 1 Across the globe, the spectre of mask shortages looms large over countless frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic – and Kerala, a...
Women with Down syndrome beat coronavirus May 3, 2020 0 0 Coronavirus has affected us all, and for two women with Down syndrome, it almost cost them their lives. But with the support of dedicated hospital...
Man with Down syndrome is surprised with outpouring of letters during the COVID-19 quarantine April 6, 2020 0 0 For Jon Amos, adjusting to the changes brought by the coronavirus hasn’t been easy. The 30-year-old with Down syndrome thrives off social...
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 Smith’s much-loved class interactions, but it couldn’t 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...
