SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. (PIX11) – A Long Island man is accused of assaulting a person with Down syndrome, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Raliek Leonard, 28, of Central Islip ...

Adidas said it is working with Chris Nikic, who is known as the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman, and other athletes with the chromosomal disorder to design and test the first-of ...

SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. (PIX11) – A Long Island man is accused of assaulting a person with Down syndrome, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Raliek Leonard, 28, of Central Islip ...

Film staring actor with Down syndrome will debut at Little Theatre ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The locally produced film “Strait Undercover” will debut at The Little Theatre on Thursday.

Social media accounts using AI to impersonate people with Down syndrome are spreading, CBS News analysis shows, garnering dollars and millions of views while exploiting real advocates.

Instagram auto-fills searches for “down syndrome” by suggesting “beautiful girl” and “down syndrome dance,” which implies users are on the hunt for such content.

Books Giving a voice to Down syndrome success stories, new book shows people living their best lives Published: Jun. 01, 2025, 7:00 a.m.

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that occurs when a person receives an extra copy of their chromosome 21, known as Trisomy 21. The additional genetic material disrupts typical development ...

March 21 marks World Down Syndrome Day — a global awareness day recognized by the United Nations to advocate for the legal rights of people with Down syndrome.

Diagnosing Down syndrome and counseling families remains a tiny part of my job. I’ve rolled stools beside new mothers during repeat C-sections to share what seemed possible.

UNC Health opens Down syndrome clinic at hospital campus in Chapel Hill, NC. It serves children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Caterina Scorsone walks through a snowy neighborhood with daughter Pippa, 8, as they celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. The actress shares daughters Pippa, Lucky and Eliza with ex-husband Rob Giles.