Search results for "Down Syndrome"
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1.4KHuman InterestBeauty of Down syndrome displayed in incredible new art exhibit
The beauty of people with Down syndrome is on display at a new art exhibit that opened earlier this month in Kansas...
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5.8KHuman InterestDetermined mom makes medical breakthrough for children with Down syndrome
A mom of a child with Down syndrome says she was repeatedly ignored by doctors as her daughter struggled with her health,...
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685Human RightsIreland has a ‘lifeline’ for parents with a Down syndrome diagnosis
When Orla Browne had her son Harry three years ago in Ireland, she found herself overwhelmed when he received a diagnosis of...
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1.0KHuman InterestMother-daughter business owners show others with Down syndrome that no dream is too big
When Holly Hartmann decided to team up with her daughter Hayle, a 19-year-old with Down syndrome, to start a clothing store, she never...
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7.3KHuman RightsDoctors ask mother in labor if she wants her baby with Down syndrome to be left to die
Having a child with Down syndrome has seemingly become more difficult than ever in New Zealand, as parents are put under immense...
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1.4KAnalysisMother tells of heartbreak after son with Down syndrome dies at negligent UK hospital
Gina Egmore had cared for her son, Ben King, for most of his life. But when she fell ill and couldn’t care...
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1.2KHuman Interest80-year-old woman with Down syndrome reunited with long-lost family
An 80-year-old woman with Down syndrome was mourning the loss of her immediate family, so her caregivers took action, reuniting her with...
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2.0KHuman InterestMan with Down syndrome finds purpose and community with CrossFit
A young man with Down syndrome has found an incredible community, thanks to the local CrossFit gym. Nevin Smith, 31, started working out...
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836Human RightsUK mom says she was encouraged to abort at 37 weeks due to son’s Down syndrome
A mother told her son may have Down syndrome was pressured to have an abortion, even though she was due to deliver...
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545Human InterestIllinois bakery inspired by children with Down syndrome will provide jobs for adults with disabilities
Recognizing that there are few employment opportunities available for those with disabilities, an Illinois couple decided to create their own. Megan and...
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511Human InterestNorthern Ireland mother starts charity to help new parents of children with Down syndrome
After Clare Cushenan’s daughter, Aoife, was born with Down syndrome in 2013, she felt lost as she tried to navigate this new...
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1.3KNewsbreakSouth Dakota pro-life laws take effect, including protection for babies with Down syndrome
A restriction on abortion based on a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis, which was signed into law by South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem...
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3.1KHuman InterestESPN honors Chris Nikic, first person with Down syndrome to complete Ironman triathlon
Chris Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon, has just received another incredible honor. The groundbreaking athlete...
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951AnalysisAbortion center appears to attempt end run around Down syndrome abortion ban
Preterm Cleveland, an Ohio abortion facility, seems to be hinting on its website that women should keep their reasons for abortion to...
