How prenatal testing can be devastating to those with Down syndrome November 25, 2020 0 0 Did you know that increased prenatal testing has resulted in increased abortions of unborn babies with Down syndrome? Why is this happening, and...
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...
Incarnate Advocacy: why the ālifeā in pro-life doesnāt 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...
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...
Man with Down syndrome is surprised with outpouring of letters during the COVID-19 quarantine April 6, 2020 0 0 For Jon Amos, adjusting to the changes brought by the coronavirus hasnāt been easy. The 30-year-old with Down syndrome thrives off social...
10-year-old girl with Down syndrome is surprised with drive-by birthday parade April 3, 2020 0 0 The coronavirus shutdown may have taken away 10-year-old Vivianna Smithās much-loved class interactions, but it couldnāt keep her from having a...
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...
This family adopted five children with Down syndrome November 6, 2019 0 1 The Carmichael family has a special place in their hearts for children with Down syndrome; this month they adopted CJ, their fifth child with the...
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...
