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A donor heart saved Charlotte Woodward's life 13 years ago. Now Woodward, 35, is fighting for others with Down syndrome or other disabilities to have the same chance. Research has shown that people ...
The number of cases of Down syndrome regression is growing, yet in Ireland, there is no clear medical or support pathway for those affected. Symptoms include loss of speech, motor difficulties ...
It’s bedtime, but your legs feel like they need to move as soon as you lie down. Sound familiar? You may have restless legs syndrome.
Florence Girard, a woman with Down syndrome, weighed about 50 pounds when she died in 2018 in the Port Coquitlam home of Astrid Dahl, a caregiver funded through Crown corporation Community Living ...
Mercer University unveils new center for adults with disabilities in Macon, ... “I have a son that has Down syndrome and IDD," Smith said. "Not only is it professional for me, ...
Sister Rosemary Connelly, the longtime head of Misericordia Heart of Mercy, who helped bring dignity to special needs community, has died.
EXCLUSIVE: Motorsports and basketball. Indianapolis has become a mecca for those activities as the home of the Indy 500 and the Pacers (who came up just short of winning the NBA crown this year). In ...
But in May, when mother and daughter decided to turn their sights on another creative project — writing poetry — they weren’t inspired by nature or music. Rather, they were looking for an outlet for ...
Adlaide Johnson of Florence said her family has been praying for a miracle for her 2-year-old grandson, Cymeian Ferguson.Cymeian has been in a Charleston hospit ...
New initiative launched titled “Down Syndrome Rehabilitation through Para Taekwondo.” Empowering Individuals with Down Syndrome Through Para Taekwondo As part of its continuous efforts to ...