GLOBAL Down Syndrome Foundation Blog

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 […]

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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. […]

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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, […]

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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 – […]

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Posted on February 26, 2025

Join Headliners Phillip Phillips & Tucker Emry at GLOBAL’S AcceptAbility Gala in DC!

Co-Chairs Natalie Farr Harrison & Guy Harrison Promise a Magical Evening Including Local Dancers with Down Syndrome DENVER– February 6, 2025 – Today, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) announced Multiplatinum Artist and Actor Phillip Phillips and GLOBAL Ambassador and actor Tucker Emry will headline their  annual AcceptAbility Gala at the Marriot Marquis Washington, DC on […]

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Posted on February 06, 2025

Clarissa Capuano & Midori Francis: Positivity & Authenticity

Catching up with GLOBAL Ambassador Clarissa Capuano and Actress Midori Francis From Down Syndrome World Issue 2, 2024 At 17 years old, Clarissa Capuano has it all: amazing friends at Denver’s Cherry Creek High School, a spot on the varsity swim team, and, of course, her Italian-Hispanic family consisting of her mom Carol, her dad Dominic, […]

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Posted on December 26, 2024

Exclusive Interview with the Down Syndrome Coalition for El Paso President – Amelia Rau

The Down Syndrome Coalition for El Paso (DSCEP), established in 2015 in partnership with the El Paso Community Foundation, focuses on outreach and fundraising events for individuals with Down syndrome. Recent initiatives include launching an inclusive preschool, creating employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through Gozos Ice Cream Shop, and addressing [...]

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Posted on November 26, 2024

In Loving Memory of Quincy Jones

A sad morning for GLOBAL and the world. This morning, we woke up to shocking and very sad news that our dear friend, mentor, supporter and champion, music legend Quincy Jones has passed away. Our hearts ache for his family and his loved ones. Quincy lived an enormous life and gave back to this world with all his heart. How […]

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Posted on November 05, 2024