Posts Tagged ‘National Down Syndrome Awareness Month’
Down Syndrome Acceptance 21 of 21: Wrap Up
To wrap up National Down Syndrome Awareness Month and our 21 days of 21 bits and pieces, fact and fiction, truths and myths, and random tidbits of miscellaneous randomness, let’s…
Read MoreDown Syndrome Acceptance 20 of 21: Mock my pants, not my sister
The following was written by Brian Skotko , MD, MPP, a Physician at Children’s Hospital Boston’s Down Syndrome Program. It’s in response to a feature in GQ magazine that used…
Read MoreDown Syndrome Acceptance 19 of 21: Advocacy
“Advocacy involves actions taken by concerned citizens to demonstrate their support for an issue. In the case of Down syndrome advocacy, these issues are usually related to healthcare and research,…
Read MoreDown Syndrome Acceptance 18 of 21: Karen Gaffney
“From the moment she was born, Karen Gaffney began an incredible journey that continues today. She is the President of a non-profit organization dedicated to championing the journey to full…
Read MoreDown Syndrome Acceptance–17 of 21
“Life expectancy for people with Down syndrome has increased dramatically in recent decades – from 25 in 1983 to 60 today.” (source: NDSS) “Improved medical care is helping many more…
Read MoreDown Syndrome Acceptance 16 of 21: Connections
As parents of children with Down syndrome, the connections we make in the Down syndrome community are priceless. We hope you have a network of other parents with whom you’ve…
Read MoreDown Syndrome Acceptance–15 of 21
Did you know… There are three types of Down syndrome: trisomy 21 (nondisjunction), translocation and mosaicism. Trisomy 21 (nondisjunction): Down syndrome is usually caused by an error in cell division…
Read MoreDown Syndrome Acceptance–14 of 21
People with Down syndrome attend school, work, participate in decisions that affect them, have meaningful relationships, vote and contribute to society in many wonderful ways. Businesses employ adults with Down…
Read MoreDown Syndrome Acceptance–13 of 21
Megan Bomgaars is an entrepreneur and self-advocate who also stars in the Emmy award winning A&E television series, Born This Way. She gained a lot of attention after composing the…
Read MoreDown Syndrome Acceptance–12 of 21
When you are the parent of a child with Down syndrome, you often celebrate milestones and accomplishments with the enthusiasm that some celebrate their team winning the Superbowl. This is evident…
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