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...
SCOTUS nominee & Down syndrome – What you need to know September 29, 2020 0 0 President Trump has made an exceptional choice in nominating Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill the vacant seat left by the late Justice Ruth Bader...
President Trump appoints Jerome Lejeune Foundation board member Daniel Schreck to National Council on Disability September 23, 2020 0 0 PRESS RELEASE View the press release as a PDF. RESTON, VIRGINIA – The Jerome Lejeune Foundation is excited to announce that its U.S. board...
Girl with Down syndrome swims across Kootenay Lake September 15, 2020 0 1 Lily Nay, a ten-year-old girl from British Columbia with Down syndrome, just accomplished her summer goal – one that would be difficult for many...
This mom is changing perceptions about Down syndrome through digital cards September 14, 2020 0 0 Becca is the proud mother of Arthur, a one-year-old boy with Down syndrome. Before she had Arthur, her knowledge about Down syndrome was limited...
Meet the 17-year-old with Down syndrome who is shaking up TikTok September 10, 2020 0 1 For most people, lockdown meant putting life on hold. But when Adam Mazen entered lockdown, he saw an opportunity. Using his increased time to...
Down for Dance brings joy to the Down syndrome community August 26, 2020 0 1 When a pair of friends saw the lack of arts programs for individuals with Down syndrome, they decided to use their dance experience to fill in the...
