GLOBAL is part of a group of Affiliates that work together every day to elongate life and improve health outcomes for people with Down Syndrome:
IN THE NEWS! Congrats to Rep. Robert Aderholt. So grateful to 256 TODAY and Bud McLaughlin for covering his deserved award, his awesome intern Julia Greene, and the bipartisan evening of unconditional love that our AcceptAbility Gala represents.
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Ambassador Tucker Emry and dancer Robert Wallop were interviewed by WTOP News ahead of this year’s AcceptAbility Gala. Both self-advocates love being on stage and are incredible examples of talent and representation.
Medicaid is a lifeline for people with Down syndrome. GLOBAL and our Members urge Congress to safeguard and strengthen the Medicaid program and its indispensable role in supporting those with Down syndrome and others with IDD.
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Thank you to NBC4 Washington for their coverage ahead of this year’s AcceptAbility Gala on May 21st. Join us as we bring together policymakers from both sides of the aisle, key scientists from NIH, sponsors with BIG hearts, and the Down syndrome community for a night of inspiration.
Individuals with Down syndrome benefit from opportunities to increase physical activity as well as social participation. Dance is an activity that can achieve both of these goals
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