Appeals court upholds Tennessee law protecting unborn with Down syndrome November 25, 2020 0 0 In a victory for unborn babies with Down syndrome, a federal appeals court has upheld a Tennessee law that bans abortions based on race, gender...
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...
Last call to apply for fall grants – deadline today! August 10, 2020 0 0 If you are a researcher focused on Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities of genetic origin appearing in early childhood, don’t...
Apply now for fall grants – deadline August 10 July 9, 2020 0 1 If you are a researcher focused on Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities of genetic origin appearing in early childhood, the...
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...
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...
“Our lives are worth living” – an interview with Dr. Karen Gaffney August 7, 2019 0 0 Dr. Karen Gaffney, founder and President of the Karen Gaffney Foundation, was recently featured in an interview with Live Action, a pro-life...
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...
