Today is World Down Syndrome Day, and around the world, organizations encourage people to mark the occasion by wearing ...

Each year on March 21, World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) marks a global day of awareness and education about the genetic condition. The goal is to "help people understand and support those with Down ...

As Americans become more conscious of the importance of welcoming people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with Down syndrome, the Catholic Church in the United ...

Emma McLean is a 6-year-old girl who loves Taylor Swift, reading books, playing the drums and hanging with her little sister. While Emma has Down syndrome — specifically a rare type called ...

There has been an increase in the proportion of adults with Down syndrome who are in paid employment. According to Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI), in 2018 about 6% of adults with Down syndrome were ...

With thanks to Down Syndrome Ireland we have resources for Primary and Post-Primary schools ahead of World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March. Every year we mark this global awareness day, which has ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

When Jennifer Cooper's son Eli was about to enter middle school, she anticipated that the transition might be especially difficult given that Eli has Down syndrome. Cooper, an educational ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — “Every American deserves to be healthy,” Florida Democrats said on Monday, once again urging the GOP-controlled legislature to expand Medicaid this session. Yet, with ...

Parents of children with Down's syndrome are helping train NHS maternity staff to offer better support. Dorset charity Downright Perfect was approached by the local NHS trust to hold sessions in ...

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