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...
Townhall interview: responding to abortion of babies with Down syndrome December 19, 2018 0 0 You may have seen the recent op-ed stating that women should be allowed to abort babies with Down syndrome because of the extraordinary medical...
Jerome Lejeune Foundation & Sisley-dâOrnano Foundation postdoctoral fellowship December 12, 2018 0 0 One of the important ways we carry on the legacy of Dr. Jerome Lejeune is by funding research related to Down syndrome. Weâre excited to announce...
Down syndrome: the joy of four mothers whose children are ‘different’ December 5, 2018 0 1 Currently in the UK, 90% of people whose unborn child is diagnosed with Down syndrome decide to abort. Furthermore, no one believes that the...
Down syndrome: an additional 22 million dollars released for research in the US November 29, 2018 0 0 In the US, the National Institute of Health (NIH) has just granted additional funding to the tune of 22.2 million dollars to boost research into...
Jerome Lejeune Foundation defends Indiana law protecting the unborn with Down syndrome November 20, 2018 0 0 The Bioethics Defense Fund has filed an amicus brief on behalf of the Jerome Lejeune Foundation, Saving Down Syndrome and Down Pride. The brief is...
