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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 […]


Posted on November 05, 2024

GLOBAL Webinars en Español Septiembre 2024

Estrategias para Ayudar a Niños con Síndrome de Down a Desarrollar Destrezas de Habla y Lenguaje   Resumen En este importante webinar, Jamilet Figueroa presentó estratagias para ayudar a niños con síndrome de Down a desarrollar destrezas de habla y lenguaje. Ella describió que con retrasos en habla y lenguaje, niños pueden tener baja autoestema, […]


Posted on September 15, 2024

A Loving Tribute to Carla Gene Shankle

A message from GLOBAL’s President & CEO, Michelle Sie Whitten Cable Baby & Role Model Growing up in the cable TV industry in Colorado (as I remember it) there were several friendly “camps” – the Bob Magness/John Malone camp, the Bill Daniels camp, the Glenn Jones camp, and the Gene Schneider camp to name a […]


Posted on June 27, 2024

GLOBAL Webinars en Español Junio 2024

Avances científicos que benefician a las personas con síndrome de Down Resumen En este importante webinar, el Doctor Espinosa presentó nuevos resultados cientificos que demuestran la importancia de la hormona del crecimiento, la oxigenacion pulmonar y la immunidad balanceada en la salud de las personas con síndrome de Down. Estos descubrimientos estan conduciendo a ensayos […]


Posted on June 14, 2024

GLOBAL & JACK’S BASKET JOIN FORCES TO OFFER FREE GLOBAL MEMBERSHIPS FOR NEW PARENTS

GLOBAL is thrilled to partner with Jack’s Basket to gift FREE one-year GLOBAL memberships to new parents who recently received a prenatal or postnatal Down syndrome diagnosis. Thanks to Jack’s Basket’s extensive distribution network, thousands of parents will enjoy newfound access to research and medical care GLOBAL Webinars and the award-winning Down Syndrome World magazine. […]


Posted on June 03, 2024

Alex and Anthony: Out of the Box, Into the Spotlight


Posted on May 31, 2024

GLOBAL Chosen as Top Charity at Largest Conference for Women-Owned Businesses

We are honored to share that GLOBAL was selected as the top winner at the CEO Success Community Playing for Charity Corporate Night during the WBENC National Tradeshow in Denver in March 2024. This is the largest conference for women-owned businesses, connecting them with Fortune 500 companies through seminars and special events.  “We selected GLOBAL […]


Posted on May 29, 2024

Washington Post: Crnic Institute Trials Helping Patients with Down Syndrome Regression Disorder “Wake Up”

For many families, the threat of Down Syndrome Regression Disorder (DSRD) feels harrowing and constant. Gratefully, two scientists are leading the charge to understand and treat this heartbreaking condition, and thanks to one relentless mom/advocate, they’re working together. Crnic Institute Executive Director Dr. Joaquin Espinosa and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Director of Neuroimmunology had no […]


Posted on May 13, 2024