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Two days of insight and inspiration at the International Congress of Bioethics in Rome

Study shows for the first time that it is possible to improve the neurocognitive development of children with Down syndrome The clinical research was conducted by the Jérôme Lejeune Institute, the medical, research and training center of the Jérôme Lejeune Foundation, the parent foundation of the Jérôme Lejeune Foundation USA, in collaboration with the Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital, in Paris.

In this essay by George Weigel, you can read about these "courageous men of faith and reason who knew that the truth sets us free in the deepest meaning of freedom."  From Catholic World Report, May 18, 2024

Adults with IDD face significant hurdles at the doctor, study finds

Woman with Down Syndrome completes NYC Marathon "On 5 November, the 53rd running of the New York City Marathon commenced when more than 50,000 people raced from Staten Island towards the finish line in Central Park, 26.2 miles away. Among the racers was Special Olympics Texas runner Kayleigh Williamson who made history as one of the first women with Down Syndrome to complete the NYC Marathon." Read the full story here