GLOBAL Down Syndrome Foundation Blog
Global CALLS OUT NETFLIX for anti-disability,anti-Down syndrome rhetoric
With the #Metoo movement in full swing and the 1st Anniversary of the Women’s March looming, it’s shocking to see Netflix promoting its newest stand-up show aptly called “Disgraceful.” Netflix promotes the show by claiming its comedian “…gives voice to the sordid thoughts you’d never say out loud, with blunt musings on porn, parking lot […]
Posted on January 19, 2018
Frank Stephens at DC Hearing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_DfwMxEwDM&t=292sPosted on January 19, 2018
Hallmark’s “Home & Family” interviews Ambassador DeOndra Dixon & Global’s Michelle Sie Whitten
Posted on January 16, 2018
Global Down Syndrome Foundation Responds To Shocking Report – Shares Translated Prenatal Testing Information With Iceland
DENVER | The Global Down Syndrome Foundation announced today that it has translated important prenatal testing information into Icelandic and provided the resource to the Icelandic Down Syndrome Association. The translation is a first step to support the association’s efforts in providing accurate information about Down syndrome to pregnant women and families in Iceland. Global and […]
Posted on January 11, 2018
Be Beautiful Be Yourself Dancers to Perform in “Nutcracker”
Two ballet students from the Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s Be Beautiful Be Yourself Dance Class have been cast by the Colorado Ballet for their official production of the holiday classic “The Nutcracker.” Both students are part of the ensemble of children partygoers and will have plenty of stage time to show off their dance skills and shine! […]
Posted on December 02, 2017
The Salah Foundation Provides Lead Gift To Global Down Syndrome Foundation Capital Project
Generous $1 million grant will help establish a much-needed education center at Global’s new international HQ in Denver Media Contacts: Kathy Green | kgreen@globaldownsyndrome.org | (720) 280-9725 Anca Call | acall@globaldownsyndrome.org | (720) 320-3832 DENVER – The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (Global) today announced a transformative lead gift of $1 million from The Salah Foundation. […]
Posted on November 20, 2017
National Down Syndrome Adoption Network
All Children Deserve The Safety And Security Of A Loving Home. In 1981, Robin and David Steele visited a children’s home in Cincinnati and fell in love with a little girl named Martha. After initially being told Martha was not available for adoption because she w as born with Down syndrome, the Steeles persisted — […]
Posted on November 06, 2017
GLOBAL’s Dare to Play Tennis Aces It
Former No. 1 Seed And Eight-Time Grand Slam® Winner Mats Wilander Has A Special Bond With The Participants At The Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s Dare To Play Tennis Camp In Denver. 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 […]
Posted on November 02, 2017