COVID-19 and Down Syndrome Updates!
GLOBAL shares NEW information on Delta variant, school safety and more in the COVID-19 & Down Syndrome Resource – a national Down Syndrome Consortium collaboration.
The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) is part of a network of affiliate organizations that work closely together to significantly improve the lives of people with Down syndrome through Research, Medical Care, Education, and Advocacy.
THANKS to NIH Director
Dr. Francis Collins!
This month the NIH Director’s Blog highlights our super fun and inspirational GLOBAL AcceptAbility Gala. We were so honored to have him participate with our self-advocates!
New Funding for Down Syndrome Research
Bipartisan Congressional Subcommittee approves a $15M funding increase for the NIH INCLUDE initiative and related Down syndrome research!
Sie Center Publishes Important New Down Syndrome Study
The GLOBAL-funded study confirms complex airway & pulmonary disease in children with Down syndrome and suggests combined testing can reveal specific respiratory disease.
New GLOBAL Guideline Diabetes Checklist is Available for Free
The new user-friendly checklist makes it easier for adults with Down syndrome and their families to track health goals and benchmarks for a healthier lifestyle!
DID YOU KNOW?
By law, people with Down syndrome must be provided a free, appropriate education through their public-school system.
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