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...
Update: Medical Center Opening Delayed March 23, 2020 0 0 Unfortunately, the concomitant effects of the COVID-19 outbreak have forced us to delay the opening of the Jerome Lejeune Foundation medical...
Coronavirus Resources for Individuals with Down syndrome March 18, 2020 0 0 With the recent outbreak of coronavirus, the internet is full of information, some more harmful than helpful. Even if your local Walmart is out of...
Oklahoma City firefighters surprise man with Down syndrome February 3, 2020 0 0 John Cradduck, who has Down syndrome, has struggled with ALS for many years. When firefighters and recruits from class 19-1 in Oklahoma City heard...
Man with Down syndrome celebrates 77th birthday September 1, 2019 0 0 When Georgie Wildgust was born with Down syndrome in 1942, doctors told his mother he would not live past the age of ten. Last month, he turned 77...
The Peanut Butter Falcon is one of the first major films to feature a leading actor with Down syndrome August 12, 2019 0 0 August 9 marked the theatrical release of one of the first major Hollywood films to feature a leading actor with Down syndrome. Growing up in West...
Nonprofit partners with beach patrol to offer families a carefree day at the beach July 31, 2019 0 0 During the hot summer months, most people enjoy nothing more than a day-trip to a nearby beach. Yet for families of children with Down syndrome...
Man with Down syndrome retires after 32 years at McDonaldâs January 31, 2019 0 4 Australian Russell OâGrady has retired after 32 years at McDonaldâs. While such a long career at one company is remarkable for anyone, it is even...
The Jerome Lejeune Foundation launches a master’s degree program in bioethics January 4, 2019 0 1 The Jerome Lejeune Foundation in Spain has launched an online masterâs degree in bioethics. Coordinated by Dr. Elena Postigo, the masterâs program...
