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The Latest Breaking News from Down Syndrome

A Perth Family Was Nearly Deported Bc Their Son Has Down Syndrome How Is This Still A Thing?

The family was told their son's disability made him a "burden to the taxpayer". JFC.

Pedestrian.tv

A mom wanted one friend for her son. Thousands responded

ST. CHARLES, Mo. — During a lull in her overnight nursing shift last month, Donna Herter of St. Charles made a Facebook post about her 24-year-old son, Christian Bowers, who has Down syndrome.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Aneesh family facing deportation because of son's Down syndrome allowed to stay after minister intervenes

The parents of a little boy living with Down syndrome speak of their joy after the immigration minister intervened to stop their deportation.

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Perth family's desperate struggle to avoid deportation, all because their son has Down syndrome

This family has called Australia home for seven years but faces imminent deportation because their son has Down syndrome. And only the immigration minister can help.

ABC News

‘Why can’t we be the hero?’: George Webster on acting, ambition, romance and big breaks

He is a CBeebies star, a Bafta winner, an author and an ambassador for people with Down’s syndrome. Is there anything George can’t do? Well, there is one thing, says his mother …

The Guardian - UK

Dumfries and Galloway branch of Down's Syndrome Scotland enjoy clay get together

Children under the age of eight played with air dried clay whilst the older ones made and decorated plates at Clayworks at the Crichton Estate on Saturday

Daily Record

Strangers befriend man with Down Syndrome after mum shares heartbreaking message

A mum's faith in humanity has been restored after kind-hearted strangers turned out to play video games with her 24-year-old son who doesn't have many friends to hang out with

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Fox host blasted for saying Lego is ‘woke’ for having character with Down Syndrome

Fox host Jimmy Failla claims that the makers of Lego believe that products with certain identities come with a “built-in political orientation”

The Independent UK

Mum finds miracle MooGoo Soothing Baby Moisturiser eczema cream for baby who spent weeks in hospital

Little Gweni had a tough start to life

Wales Online

T-Rell Pens ‘Letter To Jordan’ Inspired By His Son’s Battle With Cancer And Down Syndrome

T-Rell’s son, Jordan serves as an inspiration to the budding artists, who is currently working on, “Big Rell” project.

Zenger

Study: Weight Loss Can Be Early Predictor Of Alzheimer's Disease In People With Down Syndrome

Researchers revealed that unintentional weight loss in individuals with Down syndrome may signal the beginning of Alzheimer's disease long before usual cognitive symptoms like memory loss and dementia become apparent. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Why being bilingual can open doors for children with developmental disabilities, not close them

When parents learn their child has a developmental disability, they often have questions about what their child may or may not be able to do.

The Conversation

As Tommy Tiernan hits the headlines again we recall five previous controversies he was embroiled in

The top comedian has been hot water a lot over the years

Irish Mirror

Meet the Glasgow grandfather bringing Christmas cheer to Blackhill residents with Santa's Grotto

Ian Clift has been lighting up his house during the festive season for the last 20 years and this year is no different, with the 59-year-old raising money for Down's Syndrome Scotland.

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The Guardian - UK

Woman with Down’s syndrome loses court of appeal abortion law case

Heidi Crowter argued that the law was discriminatory and stigmatised disabled people

Daily Mirror

Paralympics faces calls for Down's syndrome category to ensure level playing field

Swimming coach Lee Portingale thinks swimming at the Paralympic Games should be changed to help those with Down's syndrome compete on a more equal playing field

Belfast Live

Belfast mum's pride as daughter with Down Syndrome does first catwalk

Linzi wants to show that "having a child with a disability doesn't mean they cannot achieve great things"

Liverpool Echo

Teen Liverpool FC model faced 'negativity' and 'hushed whispers'

"A lot of things are said in hushed whispers. I'd rather people come to us and ask us directly what living with Downs Syndrome is like"

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The Independent UK

Man with Down syndrome reinstated at Wendy’s after being fired without notice after two decades on the job

“This was an unfortunate mistake and lapse in protocol,” restaurant operator says

Wales Online

Inspirational schoolgirl to walk red carpet at Bafta Cymru awards after role in BBC drama

Olivia Southgate's mum says the youngster has a 'positive attitude and takes everything in her stride'

Daily Mirror

Actor duo with Down's Syndrome break new ground with their comedy drama series

Leon Harrop and Sarah Gordy are the first actors with learning disabilities to land lead roles in a major UK show – which was written by scriptwriters who all have a disability

Belfast Live

Probe after boy, 9, with Down Syndrome forgotten and left alone on school bus

"I was beyond furious and so upset, I haven't slept with nightmares of what could have happened to him"

Belfast Live

Belfast boy with Down Syndrome gets 'life-changing' adapted bike

“It’s his absolute favourite thing to do. He’s out on it every day whatever the weather."

The National (Scotland)

Football fans raise money for Ukrainian charity to help children with Down's Syndrome

A GROUP of Scottish football fans are raising money for a charity in Ukraine which helps look after children with Down’s syndrome.

The Guardian - UK

Hormone therapy may boost brain function for people with Down’s syndrome, study finds

Men given a dose of gonadotropin-releasing hormone every two hours showed improvements in cognitive function in small-scale trial

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