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Nathaniel Julius Statement

At the Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL), we are simultaneously saddened and enraged by the tragic death of Nathaniel Julius, a 16-year-old with Down syndrome from Eldorado Park South Africa, who was shot and killed earlier this week during a

Posted on September 22, 2020

GREY’S ANATOMY STAR CATERINA SCORSONE AND SPANISH MODEL MARIÁN ÁVILA TO RECEIVE GLOBAL’S PRESTIGIOUS “QUINCY JONES AWARDS”

GLOBAL’s Virtual Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show attracts an impressive roster of celebrities with a NEW DATE – Saturday, November 14, 2020 DENVER, CO August 26, 2020 – Today, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) announced two powerful women

Posted on August 26, 2020

World Down Syndrome Day – Denver

In response to the global spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation is closely monitoring and responding to the situation, taking into account that many in our Down syndrome community are considered “High

Posted on March 12, 2020

What Parents Need to Know About Life Expectancy & Pediatric Medical Care

From Down Syndrome WorldTM 2019 Issue 4 of 4 Dr. Fran Hickey, a parent to a son with Down Syndrome with over 30 years experience caring for children with Down Syndrome, provides insights and important takeaways This article was published

Posted on February 27, 2020

What Parents Need to Know About IEPs

From Down Syndrome WorldTM 2019 Issue 3 of 4 Individualized education programs are detailed learning plans for students K-12 with intellectual and developmental disabilities enrolled in public school. The process of obtaining, developing, and implementing an IEP for your child

Posted on January 29, 2020

Finding Her Voice

From Down Syndrome WorldTM 2019 Issue 4 of 4 Multi-Talented Performer Meg Ohsada Has Learned That, When It Comes To Communication, Words Aren’t Always Necessary. This article was published in the award-winning Down Syndrome World™ magazine. Become a member to read

Posted on January 24, 2020

Changing the World One Stage at a Time

From Down Syndrome WorldTM 2019 Issue 4 of 4 When 16-Year-Old Courtney Gaines Has Her Eyes on the Prize, There’s No Stopping Her. Her Latest Endeavor? Rocking the Runway at Global’s Fashion Show with Model & Actress Mikaela Hoover This

Posted on January 24, 2020

Born This Way

From Down Syndrome WorldTM 2019 Issue 3 of 4 She Stars in a Three-Time Emmy Award-Winning TV Show and Has Two Businesses- and One Big Message for Everyone. This article was published in the award-winning Down Syndrome World™ magazine. Become a

Posted on December 5, 2019