Jerome Lejeune Foundation funds study on naps and Down syndrome November 8, 2018 0 0 Sleep is often linked to improved memory retention and learning; however, a recent study funded in part by the Jerome Lejeune Foundation suggests...
Watch the heartbreaking new video “Dear Doctor” November 1, 2018 0 0 When families learn of their child’s Down syndrome diagnosis for the first time, doctors are often cold and discouraging. Mothers can be pressured...
An interview with actress Lauren Potter: opening doors for actors with Down syndrome October 25, 2018 0 0 Lauren Potter dreamed of becoming an actress when she grew up. But as a young girl with Down syndrome, she had even more barriers preventing her...
Man with Down syndrome pursues dream job as scaffolder October 17, 2018 0 0 We don’t all get to land our dream job, but Todd Scanlon just did. The 29-year-old man with Down syndrome has a permanent contract with...
Watch: woman defies Down syndrome stereotypes October 11, 2018 0 0 Heidi Crowter defies common stereotypes about individuals with Down syndrome. At 23 years old, she has a job, lives independently, and is in a...
President Trump condemns discrimination against individuals with Down syndrome October 4, 2018 0 1 In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, President Donald Trump has released an official White House statement, celebrating the advancements...
Cubs fan with Down syndrome sings anthem September 18, 2018 0 0 Stefan Xidas, a lifelong Cubs fan with Down syndrome, dreamed for years of singing the national anthem at a game. Inspired after singing at a...
Announcing the Jerome Lejeune Legacy Fund! September 12, 2018 0 0 When it comes to medical care, individuals in the U.S. with Down syndrome battle a troubling reality: the average medical professional is not...
The scoop on genetic diagnosis and genetic counseling August 6, 2018 0 0 This piece highlights the work of the Jerome Lejeune Institute in France, which was founded to carry on the work of Dr. Lejeune and has consulted...
Cute video shows kids meeting a person with Down syndrome July 3, 2018 0 0 Parents often worry that other kids won’t accept their child with Down syndrome. A cute video produced this month in HiHo’s “Kids Meet” video...
