Heidi Crowter continues to fight for the unborn with Down syndrome June 25, 2020 0 0 Back in March, we featured UK-based advocate Heidi Crowter, and we wanted to give an update on her petition to protect unborn babies with Down...
Mom writes book to teach kids about Down syndrome June 22, 2020 0 0 As the mother of a child with Down syndrome, Gail Hamblin is determined to make sure her son, Calvin, and those like him are able to live their...
How an Irish mother is changing attitudes towards Down syndrome June 12, 2020 0 1 For many expectant mothers, learning of a Down syndrome diagnosis can be fraught with negativity. Too many doctors press women to abort children...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
