We stood silently facing each other in the hospital corridor, until I heard the little boy’s Tonka truck clank to the floor.” ...

With her red-hair thrown back in enthusiasm, a fifth grader made her way to the podium at the Milan City Council meeting.

BOYDEN—Students and staff of Boyden-Hull Elementary rocked their socks, literally and metaphorically, in celebration of World ...

A recent resource they have launched to their members and the community is ‘Reading Our Way,’ a whole word reading program for those with Down syndrome or intellectual impairments. Some staff members ...

This event was free and open to anyone who wanted to support the down syndrome community. “The reason why we celebrate is because people with down syndrome are worth celebrating ...

Down syndrome is a common chromosomal disorder caused by an extra chromosome 21, leading to intellectual disabilities and distinct physical traits. Early diagnosis and therapies significantly ...

The Spring family of Hutchinson, Minnesota, is the subject of two documentaries, as six of their 12 children were born with Down syndrome. Leah Spring's fifth child was born with Down syndrome ...

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is observed every year on March 21. Down Syndrome is a neurodevelopment disorder that can affect a person mentally and physically. It makes communication and social ...

Down syndrome results from an extra copy of chromosome 21 and affects physical and cognitive development Early medical care, speech therapy, and inclusive education improve quality of life for ...

World Down Syndrome Day is observed as an effort to bring attention to Down Syndrome. The theme this year is ‘all about support’. Between March 20 and 22, there will be a number of events at ...

Self-defence lessons are essential, and Joyce Teoh Lay Bee, 55, is determined to equip her daughter, Sabrina Teoh Weber, 16, who has Down syndrome, with the skills to protect herself in any situation.