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Mental Mondays: Why Are Black People With Down Syndrome Still Left Out?

We live in a time when the world is striving to be more “woke.” Buzzwords like diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are everywhere—from corporate slideshows to influencer captions. And ...
Medical Xpress

Study shows promising quality of life for those with Down syndrome and congenital heart defects

Adults with both Down syndrome and congenital heart defects, also known as congenital heart disease (CHD), are showing remarkable resilience despite facing significant medical challenges, according to ...
KCCI Des Moines

West Des Moines brothers with Down syndrome share spotlight in Times Square

KCCI EIGHT NEWS AT TEN. OCTOBER IS DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH. BUT EVERY YEAR IN SEPTEMBER, THE NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY PUTS ON A PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAM IN NEW YORK CITY. IT INVOLVES 500 ...
KING5

New website bridges health care gap for adults with Down syndrome

SEATTLE — Seattle mom Rebecca Partridge is exploring a resource she wishes she had years ago while raising her son, Josh. A new online hub provides families with a central location to educate ...
Psychology Today

Genetic Testing for Down Syndrome: What It Can and Cannot Tell You

Last month, San Diego-based biotech company Sequenom released its long-awaited early pregnancy test for Down syndrome. Unlike previous methods such as amniocentesis, which carries a significant risk ...