GLOBAL Down Syndrome Foundation Blog
Global Down Syndrome Foundation Thanks Congressional Leaders for Scheduling Hearing on the Importance of Down Syndrome Research and its Potential for Discoveries Across Major Diseases
WASHINGTON – The Global Down Syndrome Foundation thanked Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) and Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) for scheduling a hearing on Down syndrome research with the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. The hearing will take place on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Titled “Down Syndrome: […]
Posted on October 26, 2017
Eva Longoria, Jamie Foxx, Quincy Jones, Madeline Stuart and Amanda Booth Join Forces With Global Down Syndrome Foundation and its Impressive Fashion Show Celebrity Lineup
During Down Syndrome Awareness Month celebrities vow to raise awareness for life-changing research in support of the foundation’s annual fundraiser next month in Denver DENVER – Today the Global Down Syndrome Foundation announced its full celebrity lineup for this year’s 9th annual Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show, as well as its Quincy Jones Exceptional […]
Posted on October 24, 2017
Global Down Syndrome Foundation announces new collaboration for groundbreaking Down syndrome – Alzheimer’s disease research project
$2.5 million initial commitment to launch project DENVER –The Global Down Syndrome Foundation today announced that Biogen, a neuroscience leader has joined the Global Down Syndrome Foundation and the University of Colorado School of Medicine in a groundbreaking project that explores the connection between Alzheimer’s disease and Down syndrome. The Crnic Institute Human Trisome ProjectTM […]
Posted on October 18, 2017
Game On – With Super Bowl Champion Ed McCaffrey
Taking the field is a momentous, confidence-building event for any young athlete. Super bowl champion and former Denver Broncos wide receiver Ed McCaffrey is dedicated to ensuring children and young adults with down syndrome don’t miss out. This article was published in the award-winning Down Syndrome World™ magazine. Become a member to read all the […]
Posted on September 01, 2017
Global Down Syndrome Foundation responds to CBS story on Iceland’s ‘eradication’ of Down syndrome
DENVER Michelle Sie Whitten, President and CEO of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation released the following statement today regarding the recent CBSN story on ‘eradicating’ Down syndrome in Iceland: “It’s heartbreaking to see what is happening in Iceland today, and shocking to see that this level of misinformation and discrimination against people with Down syndrome still exists. While every mother and every […]
Posted on August 16, 2017
Global Down Syndrome Foundation Urges U.S. Senate To Maintain Important Patient Protections and Coverage As Part Of Health Reform Plan
Global Down Syndrome Foundation (Global) is a nonpartisan, leading research, medical care and advocacy organization for people with Down syndrome. Global believes strongly that all Americans, including members of our community, must have access to affordable, high-quality healthcare and health insurance coverage appropriate for their needs. Global urges Senators to keep key patient protections and […]
Posted on June 26, 2017
Global researches anchor T21RS International Conference
Global Down Syndrome Foundation is a founding member of the T21 Research Society. The Society is the first non-profit scientific organization of researchers studying Down syndrome, founded to promote basic and transnational research on Down syndrome and to apply new scientific knowledge to develop improved treatments and cures. After hosting a successful first conference in Paris, the […]
Posted on June 12, 2017
Global Employment Grant Winners thriving in communities across US
Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin (DSAW) Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area GraceSigns The Up Side of Downs of Northeast Ohio (USOD) Initiated in 2016, Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s Self-Advocate Employment Initiative Grants have empowered local Down syndrome organizations to help hire 32 individuals with Down syndrome. The accomplishments of the organizations and the […]
Posted on May 16, 2017