The Latest Breaking News from Down Syndrome

Rangers Charity Foundation backs Down’s Syndrome Scotland with £20,000 pledge

Rangers Charity Foundation has pledged to raise £20,000 to support a project for young people with Down’s syndrome.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15

First professional St Nick with Down syndrome inducted into International Santa Claus Hall of Fame

Atlanta’s Bradley Carlisle first played Kris Kringle for kids with Down syndrome before completing elite Santa school

The Guardian - US · Sep 5

Mom Of Four Diagnosed With Down Syndrome At 23, Says She Finally Got The Answers She Needed

A woman found out she had Down Syndrome at 23. This late discovery was only made after three out of her four pregnancies resulted in positive diagnosis. But the news ended up being relieving and freeing, even though it stumped doctors. The full story is in the article.

Bored Panda · Aug 20

Critics Slam Sean Duffy's Offensive 'Libtard' Comment as Daughter With Down Syndrome Watches Behind Him

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy faces criticism for using an ableist slur at the America 250 event, overshadowing the Great American State Fair launch.

International Business Times UK · Jun 26

Sean Duffy unwittingly trashes two of his kids during his speech by using derogatory terms and blasting influencers

In his speech, the father of nine, whose daughter has Down syndrome, used a play on a derogatory term for people with a developmental disability

The Independent UK · Jun 25

Down syndrome isn’t a tragedy — but misinformation about it is

For more than a century, people with Down syndrome have been defined by what medicine says they cannot do.

The Conversation · Jun 16

Video of Jesse Ridgway portraying character with Down syndrome resurfaces after announcement

YouTuber Jesse Ridgway faces renewed scrutiny. An old video showing him portraying a character with Down syndrome has resurfaced. This comes after Ridgway announced he and his wife terminated a pregnancy after their unborn child was diagnosed with Trisomy 21. The resurfaced clip, from his series 'The Devil Inside', depicts…

The Times of India · Jun 10

After Backlash On Down’s Syndrome Pregnancy Termination, YouTuber Jesse Ridgeway States He’s “Normal”

One comment online read, “Jesse Ridgway was born anything but normal…”

Bored Panda · Jun 8

Riley Gaines’ down syndrome message ignites firestorm after Jesse Ridgway shares family’s private struggle

Jesse Ridgway and Ashley Ridgway revealed on June 3, 2026, that they ended a pregnancy after learning their unborn child had a high chance of having Down syndrome. Former swimmer Riley Gaines reacted by posting, “Down Syndrome lives matter.” The situation sparked a major online debate, with Ridgway later addressing…

The Times of India · Jun 7

“They are psychopaths”: Matt Walsh erupts after Jesse Ridgway and Ashley end pregnancy over Down syndrome diagnosis

YouTuber Jesse Ridgway and his wife Ashley revealed that they ended a pregnancy after receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis for their unborn child. The announcement led to heavy criticism from political commentator Matt Walsh, who condemned their decision on X. Ridgway defended the choice, calling the experience traumatic and saying…

The Times of India · Jun 5