Global’s New Favorite Friendship!
When 16-year-old Courtney Gaines has her eyes on the prize, there’s no stopping her. Her latest endeavor? Rocking the runway at Global’s Fashion Show with model & actress Mikaela Hoover.
The Global Down Syndrome Foundation is part of a network of affiliate organizations that work closely together on a daily basis to significantly improve the lives of people with Down syndrome through Research, Medical Care, Education and Advocacy.
Global Lobbies for Increased DS Funding
Legislation promises a minimum of $60M for DS research in 2020 through NIH’s INCLUDE project; total funding to $98M for the year.
Meet Meg – The Girl Who Does it All!
A competitive figure skater, dancer, model, and artist, Canadian Meg Ohsada has learned that when it comes to communication, words aren’t always necessary.
Actor with Down Syndrome Wins Big
Global’s Q-Award recipient Zack Gottsagen wins his latest award, honored as “Rising Star” at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. See details about The Peanut Butter Falcon here!
Your Exclusive Webinar Recap
Dr. Lina Patel, PsyD gives key takeaways for how to help children and adults with Down syndrome wear their medical equipment such as CPAP, hearing aids, and glasses.
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Studies have shown that people who have a sibling with Down syndrome often choose service-based careers based on their close sibling relationship.
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