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Man with Down syndrome died after carer ‘landed on him’ while jumping into pool

The carer says he tried not to land on his client, but ‘somehow he had gone underneath me’

The Independent UK

Footage released in probe of 'malnourished' man's death

Authorities investigating the death of a "seriously malnourished" man with Down syndrome have released footage showing his living conditions.

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A Texas man claims he shot his son after mistaking him for an intruder, later burns the body

Authorities say a father is being accused of fatally shooting his adult son with Down syndrome at a home in East Texas after claiming he had mistaken him for an intruder and then later burning his body

The Independent UK

Australians with disability are 4 times more likely to die early – often not due to their disability

When Finlay Browne died at just 16 years old, “Down syndrome” was listed on his death certificate as a cause of death.

The Conversation

Jessica Biel makes rare public appearance with her and Justin Timberlake’s two sons

The actor shares her nine-year-old Silas and her four-year-old Phineas with Justin Timberlake

The Independent UK

Parents Ecstatic As Kickball Game They Arranged For Son With Down Syndrome Attracts Every Kid Around

Dad who wants his son with Down syndrome to feel included and have fun organizes kickball games that soon turn into the neighborhood's biggest attraction. The post Parents Ecstatic As Kickball Game They Arranged For Son With Down Syndrome Attracts Every Kid Around first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Food Chain Breaks Barriers By Employing Over 1k People With Down Syndrome

Brownies & Downies, a restaurant that boasts a workforce of primarily Down syndrome people, continues so break barriers by growing to 59 stores. The post Food Chain Breaks Barriers By Employing Over 1k People With Down Syndrome first appeared on Bored Panda.

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San Francisco 49ers’ Charvarius Ward announces death of one-year-old daughter in heartbreaking post

Ward welcomed his daughter, Amani Joy, on November 17, 2022

The Independent UK

Sam's shots shortlisted for global prize

He's off to London soon for the awards ceremony.

The Canberra Times

First blind Barbie released by toy maker Mattel

Mattel’s Barbie Fashionistas line gives children a range of more diverse dolls to play with

The Independent UK

‘A positive step forward’: Mattel launches first blind Barbie

Toymaker created the doll, which carries a cane, to create a ‘sense of belonging’ for children with vision impairment

The Guardian - UK

Mom Outraged After Salesman Picked Up Her Daughter With Down Syndrome And Sold Her A Car

“This man took it upon himself to come to our home and take Hope, without my knowledge or consent..." The post Mom Outraged After Salesman Picked Up Her Daughter With Down Syndrome And Sold Her A Car first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Meet Ana Victoria Espino, the Latina making history as the first lawyer with Down Syndrome

The 25-year-old from Zacatecas, Mexico, became the first Latina with Down Syndrome to graduate from Law school

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The Independent UK

Mother outraged after car salesman drives daughter with Down Syndrome to dealership

The dealership’s president said they were afraid to refuse service to Hope Martin and be in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act

LiveScience

Neanderthals cared for 6-year-old with Down syndrome, fossil find reveals

The unique shape of an ear bone belonging to a Neanderthal child found in a cave in Spain suggests that she had Down syndrome.

The Canberra Times

Trailblazer Kylie is still breaking new ground

She was the first child with Down syndrome to attend a mainstream public school in Canberra.

The Independent UK

Fossil of child reveals oldest known case of Down syndrome

The Neanderthal child was nicknamed ‘Tina’

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The Independent UK

First fossil evidence of Down Syndrome in Neanderthals shows compassionate side of human ancestors

Findings have key implications for our understanding of Neanderthal behaviour, scientists say

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Mom And 7-Year-Old Son With Down Syndrome Brutally Booted Out Of Pink Concert

"All Jesse has now is memories of me crying, being upset and angry and the whole intimidation and people being unkind to us." The post Mom And 7-Year-Old Son With Down Syndrome Brutally Booted Out Of Pink Concert first appeared on Bored Panda.

Evening Standard

I’ve got my dream job at Hilton, says Down’s syndrome worker

Sam Innes, 24, was promoted after praise from guests and colleagues

AAP

Synthetic brain helps identify COVID-19 therapies

A synthetic replica of parts of a brain has helped researchers to identify therapies to reduce COVID-19's impact on people with Down syndrome

The Guardian - UK

‘Joy and laughter’: the Leicester rugby team for children with Down’s syndrome

Parents say the training sessions are a ‘lifeline’ opportunity for their children to participate in sport

The Guardian - AU

Six-year-old student restrained in infant high chair at NSW school, family claims

The boy, who has autism and Down syndrome, was photographed in the restraint for a social media post, his guardian says

International Business Times UK

Brit Gets World Record As Youngest To Complete London Marathon With Down Syndrome

19-year-old with Down's syndrome, Lloyd Martin has amazingly set a world record at the London Marathon after completing the 26.2-mile race.

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