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Back into the Dark Age for Down Syndrome

Dismantling Education Department threatens to push people with Down Syndrome back into the Dark Age

Salon

What every parent should know about Down Syndrome: A pediatrician’s perspective

The Times of India

Colts’ WR Josh Downs progressing ‘really well’ from ankle injury

It is still not known if WR Josh Downs will be ready for the Colts' Week 1 matchup, but he is progressing "really well" from his injury.

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Highlights from Colts WR Josh Downs’ offseason media availability

Colts' second-year wide receiver Josh Downs met with the media recently. Here are the highlights from his availability.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Mortgage rates just spiked up to 7.3%. How homebuyers can shop around for the lowest rate

The U.S. housing market is bracing as mortgage rates jump back up

Fortune

Several Down syndrome features may be linked to a hyperactive antiviral immune response – new research

People with Down syndrome, or trisomy 21, a genetic condition caused by an extra copy of human chromosome 21, experienced a remarkable increase in life expectancy during the 20th century. In the early 1900s, less than 20% of newborns with Down syndrome survived past age 5. In the U.S. today,…

The Conversation

Boy, 13, arrested on his way home from football game - and he's thrilled about it

Eisa Khan, who has Down's syndrome, loves acting out scenes such as when police officers make an arrest and his dreams came true when he met an undercover officer

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Mother killed by former partner ‘let down by state agencies’, inquest told

There were emotional scenes in the coroner’s court as one of Concepta Leonard’s friends broke down in tears saying she felt she let her down.

The Independent UK

Fighting in Sudan: Women and children are the most vulnerable as conflict worsens

As fighting continues in Sudan between two military factions, tens of thousands have been forced to flee their homes with aid workers warning women and children are being disproportionately affected by the violence. Also with the UN saying it will take us close to 300 years until the world reaches…

France 24

IOL Trevor Downing a real sleeper to make Steelers roster

Trevor Downing is a name to remember for the Steelers.

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Dis Life: 'Down's Syndrome Barbie. She's plastic. But is it fantastic?'

It’s great that Mattel has taken such care to represent a Disabled person as true to life. But it’s still presenting non-Disabled people with an unachievable ideal of beauty in traditional Barbie

Daily Mirror

People with Down syndrome are living longer, but the health system still treats many as kids

MONTROSE, Mo. — It took Samantha Lesmeister’s family four months to find a medical professional who could see that she was struggling with something more than her Down syndrome.

Tribune News Service

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

DNA key to help reduce anxiety in people with Down’s syndrome

Researchers at UCL say their insights could offer hopes for new treatments

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Ulster GAA stars take to the clouds for charity skydive

Some of the names taking part include Antrim Camogie All-Star Jane Adams and Armagh Ulster Senior Football Championship winning captain Jarlath Burns

Wales Online

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

Little Gweni had a tough start to life

Belfast Live

Armagh coach Kieran Donaghy hails Rian O’Neill after late heroics to deny Mayo

The Crossmaglen ace hit 0-6 including the last three points of the game as Armagh fought back from five points down to clinch a share of the spoils against the Connacht outfit on Sunday

Dynamite News

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:

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Daily Mirror

Nursery apologises after child with Down's syndrome ‘treated less favourably’

A nursery has apologised after parents claimed their daughter with Down's syndrome was 'treated less favourably' and forced to start later than other children

Daily Mirror

Oscar-nominated actor returning to his day job at Starbucks after starring in hit film

The star, who has Down's Syndrome, worked at Starbucks in Belfast before starring in the Oscar-nominated short film

The Conversation

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.

Daily Record

Rangers-mad Kirkcudbright schoolboy with Down's syndrome ditches his wheelchair to lead team onto Ibrox pitch

Mason Gordon, 11, blew kisses to the crowd as he walked out of the tunnel with Gers captain James Tavernier

Daily Record

Rangers-daft schoolboy with Down's syndrome ditched wheelchair to lead team out at Ibrox

Mason Gordon, 11, blew kisses to the crowd as he walked out of the Ibrox tunnel with Gers captain James Tavernier.

Daily Mirror

George Webster says Strictly stint is 'best Christmas present' as he makes history

CBBC presenter George Webster gushed over taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special as he is set to make history on the show as the first Strictly star with Down’s syndrome

Daily Mirror

History making Strictly star could be first celeb with Down's Syndrome to win Glitterball

Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special will see BBC children's presenter George Webster make history on the show as the first star with Down's syndrome to compete

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