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...
How Grace Strobel is shaking up the modeling industry August 17, 2020 0 1 When Grace Strobel was born, doctors told her parents that her development would be severely limited because she had Down syndrome. They said she...
Massachusetts man with Down syndrome celebrates 25-year work anniversary August 11, 2020 0 0 Philip Donohue, a Massachusetts man with Down syndrome, is celebrating his 25-year work anniversary at the Market Basket grocery store. Philip has...
Down syndrome awareness mural painted in Cincinnati August 6, 2020 0 0 The city of Cincinnati just got a bit brighter! Unable to hold their annual Buddy Walk this year as a result of coronavirus, the Down Syndrome...
Couple with Down syndrome celebrates 25th wedding anniversary July 20, 2020 0 0 Maryanne and Tommy Pilling may share the same genetic condition, but there is something else they share that is far more powerful: an undying love...
Incarnate Advocacy: why the âlifeâ in pro-life doesnât end at birth July 13, 2020 0 0 The case for advocacy through care for those with Down syndrome The pro-life movement is primarily focused on the fight to save lives at or before...
Gucci features model with Down syndrome in mascara campaign July 10, 2020 0 0 At just 18 years old, Ellie Goldstein has already modeled for one of the most coveted brands in luxury beauty and fashion: Gucci. Hailing from...
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 Ââ 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...
