GLOBAL Down Syndrome Foundation Blog
The Art of Activism: Raymond Hu
For San Francisco Bay Area artist Raymond Hu, 37, each brushstroke has the potential to inspire people to be better stewards of the planet. This article is an excerpt from Down Syndrome World magazine, a publication of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation. To receive Down Syndrome World, become a member of the Global Down Syndrome […]
Posted on December 06, 2014
Salah Foundation grant provides $200,000 for Global
A generous matching grant from the Salah Foundation will provide $200,000 to underwrite Global’s important new initiative for adults with Down syndrome. The $200,000 in total matched funds allows Global to work with world-class researchers to create evidence-based educational programs for adults with Down syndrome in the areas of safety, health, nutrition, and communication & […]
Posted on December 02, 2014
NIH DS-Connect registry unites Down syndrome community
DS-Connect promises a path to research breakthroughs. If you are a parent or a guardian, help your loved one with Down syndrome and sign up now. Sign up for DS-Connect today! DS-Connect™: The Down Syndrome Registry is a vital new resource for people with Down syndrome, giving thousands of individuals access to a community of […]
Posted on December 02, 2014
Sie Center’s new speech language pathologist Amanda Seligman
The Sie Center for Down Syndrome’s new speech language pathologist Amanda Seligman shares important speech development tips for parents of children with Down syndrome. The Sie Center for Down Syndrome at Children’s Hospital Colorado is one of the largest multi-disciplinary teams in the world providing medical care and research for children with Down syndrome. Recently, […]
Posted on December 02, 2014
For Vollbrachts, supporting Global is a family investment
For Bill and Leslie Vollbracht, supporting the Global Down Syndrome Foundation is a family investment in their granddaughter and others who have Down syndrome. Seasoned entrepreneurs, the Vollbrachts are betting on Global’s research, medical care and outreach. They recently sat down with Global to talk about Colorado, family and why support for Down syndrome medical […]
Posted on December 02, 2014
NIA announces up to $5 million to study crucial link between Alzheimer’s and Down syndrome
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) provides first request for applications specific to Down syndrome–Alzheimer’s disease research — a major step toward addressing the lack of funding for Down syndrome research. Two institutes under NIH, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) […]
Posted on October 06, 2014
Sie Center launches physical fitness program
The Sie Center for Down Syndrome at Children’s Hospital Colorado has launched a Health, Fitness, Functional Activity, Balance Training, Strength and Conditioning program for adolescents and young adults! See the flier below for more information, and if you are interested, contact Sarah Mann at 720-777-3561 or sarah.mann@childrenscolorado.org. Sie Center Physical Fitness Program
Posted on October 06, 2014
For LA’s Jules Haimovitz, Global honors his sister
People in the entertainment and media industry know Mr. Haimovitz as an industry leader having managed MGM Networks, Spelling Entertainment, Viacom Inc., and King World Productions, among others. Mr. Haimovitz has 37 years of operating experience. Today he is the Chief Executive Officer at Global Entertainment & Media Holdings Corporation and serves as Special Consultant […]
Posted on October 06, 2014