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.
The American Academy of Pediatrics just published the 2022 Health Supervision for Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome – the first update since 2011. A family-friendly version is also in the works. Thanks to the AAP authors for this important resource!
GLOBAL is excited to announce that American Authors will perform some of their biggest hits LIVE, including “Best Day Of My Life,” at our AcceptAbility Gala in Washington, DC on Tuesday, May 24.
A new $10 million in 2022 will go to the INCLUDE Initiative & help address racial & health disparities for African Americans with Down syndrome, mosaic Down syndrome, and more.
Dr. Huntington Potter and his team at GLOBAL’s affiliate Crnic Institute will begin human trials in 2 years for the FDA-approved drug GM-CSF.
CMS took discriminatory language against people with Down syndrome out of their decision on Alzheimer’s coverage, an important 1st step in our fight for equitable access to Alzheimer’s treatment options.
By law, people with Down syndrome must be provided a free, appropriate education through their public-school system.
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