Down Syndrome World Magazine Blog Archive
How An Unexpected Diagnosis Unveiled A Beautiful Treasure
Actress, advocate, and mother of 3, Caterina Scorsone shares how having a child with Down syndrome challenged her to open her mind. What she discovered changed her life. Best known for her role as Dr. Amelia Shepherd on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, award-winning actress Caterina Scorsone has spent her career playing different characters by learning how […]
Posted on July 29, 2021
Pursuing Your Passions
From Down Syndrome WorldTM 2020 Issue 2 of 4 FROM OWNING A RESTAURANT TO RUNNING A FOUNDATION, TIM HARRIS IS ON A MISSION. THE DEDICATED GO-GETTER FINDS NEW INSPIRATION AFTER MEETING R&B POWER COUPLE SHAMARI & RONNIE DEVOE AT GLOBAL’S FASHION SHOW. This article was published in the award-winning Down Syndrome World™ magazine. Become a member […]
Posted on November 17, 2020
ON THE SCIENCE FRONTLINES: DOWN SYNDROME RESEARCH AT THE CRNIC INSTITUTE IS HELPING FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19
From Down Syndrome WorldTM 2020 Issue 2 of 4 AMID A WORLD-WIDE PANDEMIC, THESE SCIENTISTS HAVE FOUND THEMSELVES IN A UNIQUE POSITION TO HELP, THANKS TO YEARS OF STUDYING THE EXCEPTIONAL BIOLOGY OF PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME. This article was published in the award-winning Down Syndrome World™ magazine. Become a member to read all the articles […]
Posted on October 22, 2020
Global Down Syndrome Foundation Announces Eight Grant Winners At The National Ds Affiliates In Action Conference
Global grants fund a total of 80 jobs for people with Down syndrome in the US and Peru At DSAIA Leadership Conference; Keynote speaker Zack Gottsagen and Global President & CEO Michelle Sie Whitten with awardees (L-R): Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis, Down Syndrome of Louisville, Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut, Down Syndrome […]
Posted on February 28, 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 in the award-winning Down Syndrome World™ magazine. Become a member to read all the articles and […]
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 can seem overwhelming. Knowing what to expect and planning can help streamline the process. This […]
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 all the articles and get future issues delivered to your door! MEG OHSADA, a Canada […]
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 article was published in the award-winning Down Syndrome World™ magazine. Become a member to read all […]
Posted on January 24, 2020