GLOBAL Down Syndrome Foundation Blog
United Coalition for Down Syndrome Condemns the Rise in the Use of the R-word
Freedom of Speech & Protecting Vulnerable Communities Are Not Mutually Exclusive CINCINNATI, DENVER, HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., WASHINGTON, D.C., WOBURN, Mass. (May 1, 2025) – Today, the United Coalition for Down Syndrome is speaking out against the alarming resurgence of the “R-word” in public discourse. At the same time, we are calling on individuals and […]
Posted on May 13, 2025
MAY 21: Local Talent with Down Syndrome, Members of Congress, and Multiplatinum Artist Phillip Phillips Headline AcceptAbility Gala and Highlight NIH Research Needs
Event Honors Rep. DeGette, Rep. Aderholt, and Tucker Emry & Features Chuck Todd, and Performers with Down Syndrome WHAT The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) is honoring Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL), who will receive GLOBAL’s highest honor,the Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Awards, for their work in support for those with Down […]
Posted on May 09, 2025
Medicaid Is A Lifeline for Individuals with Down Syndrome
Global Down Syndrome Foundation – Policy Statement DENVER (May 6, 2025) – Today the Global Down Syndrome Foundation published its Policy Statement on how potential changes to Medicaid can affect individuals with Down syndrome and their families and issued a call to action. Congress and the Administration are considering changes to the Medicaid program, a […]
Posted on May 06, 2025
Exclusive Interview with Down Syndrome Association of Greater Winston-Salem Executive Director – Jay Callahan
The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Winston-Salem is growing under the leadership of Executive Director, Jay Callahan. DSAGWS has expanded service to its community, both geographically and in breadth of service. Programs include a unique partnership with Wake Forest University. Mr. Callahan met with GLOBAL Vice President – Strategic Alliances, David Tolleson, to talk about […]
Posted on April 30, 2025
Bipartisan Congressional Members & Celebrities to Champion Down Syndrome Research in DC
Representatives Robert Aderholt and Diana DeGette to Receive GLOBAL’s Highest Honor, Celebrity TV Journalists Chuck Todd & Autria Godfrey to Emcee DENVER, CO ( April 3, 2025) – Today, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) announced Representatives Robert Aderholt (R-AL) and Diana DeGette (D-CO) will receive GLOBAL’s highest honor, the Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award, at their […]
Posted on April 03, 2025
Global Down Syndrome Foundation Provides $16,000 in Employment Awards to Down Syndrome Organizations, Impacting over 5,000 people
March 2025 – The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) is thrilled to announce the 2025 recipients of our distinguished GLOBAL Employment Awards! GLOBAL awarded $16,000 in Employment Awards to eight outstanding Down syndrome organizations in the U.S. and internationally, funding innovative programs that provide meaningful vocational training and employment opportunities for people with Down syndrome. […]
Posted on March 31, 2025
Global Down Syndrome Foundation Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day in Denver, NYC, Australia, Uganda & Italy
GLOBAL’s WDSD Campaign Aims to Raise $25,000 for Life-Saving & Transformative Research & Medical Care DONATE between now and MARCH 31st to help us reach our goal! DENVER, SYDNEY, KAMPALA, NYC, GENOVA, March 20, 2025 – Today, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) announced their World Down Syndrome Day celebrations in Denver, New York City, […]
Posted on March 20, 2025
Exclusive Interview with Down Syndrome Alabama Executive Director – Missy Haughery
Down Syndrome Alabama, established in 1987, is the leading champion in its state for individuals with Down syndrome. Recent initiatives include their CHAMPS program, providing social and education opportunities to post-secondary students, their EDGE UP learning program for schoolchildren, and their HEADS UP program, which teaches meaningful advocacy to elementary students. GLOBAL Vice President – […]
Posted on February 26, 2025
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