Newsweek

Sweet Moment Teen With Down Syndrome Reunites With Brother: ‘My Person’

The heartwarming moment a teenager with Down syndrome was reunited with his older brother after three months apart has melted hearts online. Mom-of-three Kimberly DowDell, 47, captured the precious ...
Yahoo

Caterina Scorsone Enjoys a Walk with Daughter Pippa, 8, as She Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day: 'Every Single Person Is Unique'

Caterina Scorsone is celebrating World Down Syndrome Day with her family. On Friday, March 21, the Grey's Anatomy actress, 43, shared a few photos on her Instagram as she took a minute to honor the ...
The New York Times

An Artist Who Has Something in Common With Her Subjects

Rachel Handlin is possibly the first person with Down syndrome to receive an M.F.A., and one of just a few to hold a bachelor’s. Her first solo show features her portraits of others like her. The ...
Yahoo

NY man accused of assaulting non-verbal person with Down syndrome: police

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, was ...
Catholic News Agency

World Down Syndrome Day: How the Church works to reach Catholics with disabilities

As Americans become more conscious of the importance of welcoming people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with Down syndrome, the Catholic Church in the United States ...
New York Post

Could Down syndrome be eliminated? Scientists say cutting-edge gene editing tool could cut out extra chromosome

Cutting-edge gene editing technology could eradicate Down syndrome, according to Japanese scientists. Down syndrome, which causes a range of developmental differences and affects 1 in 700 newborns in ...
CBS News

Mattel introduces its first blind Barbie, new Barbie with Down syndrome

The inclusive world of Barbie is expanding yet again — this time, with the first-ever blind Barbie doll and a Black Barbie with Down syndrome. Toy manufacturer Mattel announced the two new additions ...
KXAN

Runner hopes to be first woman with Down syndrome to finish Austin Marathon

AUSTIN (KXAN) — This weekend the Austin Marathon will test the strength and endurance of thousands of athletes. One of those runners is 26-year-old Kayleigh Williamson, who hopes to set a record of ...
New York Post

Student with Down Syndrome becomes first to join fraternity: ‘The joy and light that we were missing’

Clemson University junior Charlie McGee was invited to join Phi Kappa Alpha over the weekend, becoming one of the first students with intellectual disabilities to pledge a fraternity at the South ...
The Advocate

Sunset couple arrested for cruelty to person with Down syndrome, deputies say

St. Landry Parish sheriff's deputies arrested a Sunset couple for cruelty to a person with Down syndrome. Benjamin Michael Lagrange, 48, and Kendall Lanclos Lagrange, 34, both face charges of cruelty ...
Disability Scoop

Adidas Designing Shoes For People With Down Syndrome

One of the world’s largest footwear companies is developing a shoe specifically tailored to the needs of people with Down syndrome. Adidas said it is working with Chris Nikic, who is known as the ...
Newsweek

Teen With Down Syndrome Visits Store Alone, Tears Over What Dad Sees

A video of a teenager with Down syndrome going into a store alone has racked up 16 million views on Instagram. The wholesome footage, shared by proud parents Kimberly and Devon DowDell, 47, shows ...