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:
We are grateful to Alex and Ashley Singleton who are taking a stand and support GLOBAL in condemning the use of the R-word. There has been a dramatic increase in the use of the word on socials. The use is dehumanizing, dangerous, and cowardly.
Twenty-one of the most beautiful models from around the country and 11 different states will rock the runway at the largest Down syndrome fundraiser in the world! Check out the model’s amazing bio and consider sponsoring a model today.
You can now view the exciting presentation from our latest GLOBAL Webinar, “Early Development and Behavior in Down Syndrome: Updates in Research and Strategies for Success,’ with Dr. Nicole Baumer on our website today.
Thanks to Drs. Michael S. Rafii & Jonathan Santoro for highlighting GLOBAL’s gov’t advocacy & establishment of the NIH INCLUDE Project. Read their important article on Alzheimer’s & DS in The Lancet – click “Get Access” and create a free account!
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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