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New Research Published in Hotel Business: Inclusive Hiring May be Hospitality’s Retention Cure

First-In-Kind National Survey Commissioned by Global Down Syndrome Foundation Reveals Barriers & Benefits to Tapping into the Disability Workforce Hotel Business Publication Research White Paper DENVER – April 30, 2026 – A groundbreaking new research report published in Hotel Business reveals that hiring people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) could considerably mitigate the hospitality industry’s staggering 70-80% turnover. Commissioned by the Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) with support from the Daniels Fund, the multi-modal research includes a first-in-kind national survey of over 600 hospitality professionals featuring extensive interviews with senior executives, and a 20-week hospitality pilot training program for participants with Down syndrome at three Denver-area hotels: The […]

Posted on 4月 30, 2026

Global Down Syndrome Foundation Provides $16,000 in Employment Awards

Global Down Syndrome Foundation expanding inclusive workforce opportunities worldwide! Denver – April 2026 – The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of its highly respected GLOBAL Employment Awards. This year, GLOBAL awarded $16,000 in Employment Awards to nine outstanding Down syndrome organizations in the U.S. and internationally, funding innovative programs that create and expand meaningful employment opportunities for people with Down syndrome. The GLOBAL Employment Awards are a distinguished benefit for GLOBAL member organizations. Each year, the awards foster collaboration and fund local programs that make a direct and lasting impact by creating or expanding employment pathways for self-advocates. This year’s Employment Awards provide […]

Posted on 4月 27, 2026

Dr. Nicole Baumer Speaks at the Annual Emory Down Syndrome Research & Caregiver Symposium

Dr. Nicole Baumer, Director of GLOBAL Affiliate the Anna and John J. Sie Center for Down Syndrome, recently spoke at the annual Emory Down Syndrome Research & Caregiver Symposium, discussing common neurodevelopmental and behavioral characteristics, skills, and abilities in Down syndrome, and how to apply neurodevelopmental knowledge to address behavior challenges and plan effective interventions. While acknowledging common behavioral challenges that often occur in people with Down syndrome, Dr. Baumer began her presentation focusing on the positive characteristics associated with the diagnosis, noting that using a child’s strengths is key when seeking strategies to help address challenges or needs. Dr. Baumer encouraged attendees to try to understand the motivation driving […]

Posted on 4月 27, 2026

Exclusive Interview with Elly Kitaly, Executive Director of Chadron’s Hope Foundation

Nearly eight years ago, Elly Kitaly founded Chadron’s Hope Foundation after the birth of her son, Chadron. What began as a mother searching for information in a system with few resources has grown into a community-based organization providing early intervention services, psychosocial and economic support for mothers, and national awareness around Down syndrome in Tanzania. In this conversation, Elly shares her journey, the realities families face, and her vision for lasting change. GLOBAL: Elly, tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got involved with Chadron’s Hope Foundation. What led you to where it is today? ELLY: My name is Elly. I’m a mother of two boys, Chadron […]

Posted on 3月 30, 2026

Dr. Nicole Baumer To Receive Prestigious Pueschel/Tjossem Research Award

Earlier this month, the National Down Syndrome Congress announced that Dr. Nicole Baumer will receive its prestigious Pueschel/Tjossem Research Award at its convention in July in Orlando. Dr. Baumer is the Director of GLOBAL’s Affiliate, the Anna & John J. Sie Center for Down Syndrome. The award recognizes, “research that has contributed to more excellent knowledge and understanding of Down syndrome and has improved the lives of people with Down syndrome and their families.” The award can be given to an individual researcher, a program, or a research institute. Dr. Baumer has led research efforts on a variety of fronts, including a National Institutes of Health (NIH) INCLUDE Project grant […]

Posted on 3月 30, 2026

Sie Center Pilot Research Grant to Fund Pediatric Swallowing Screening

Arwen Jackson, a speech language pathologist at the Sie Center at Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO), along with her colleagues Jennifer Maybee (speech language pathologist) and Jenna Mathews (occupational therapist), were awarded the inaugural Sie Center Pilot Research Grant. The research team will utilize the grant to validate a screening tool that aims to better identify children at risk of developing pediatric feeding disorders during the transitional feeding stage. This period typically occurs in toddlerhood when complementary foods are introduced. It is also one of the developmental stages where children with Down syndrome often face significant feeding challenges and require targeted interventions. Children with Down syndrome are at a higher risk […]

Posted on 3月 23, 2026

GLOBAL Marks World Down Syndrome Day with Publication of Milestone Review of New Medical Guideline

For Immediate Release: Alex Lee, alee@globaldownsyndrome.org, D: (720) 548-5631 The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Systemic Review Publication Paves the Way for the GLOBAL Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome 2nd Edition DENVER, CO – March 20, 2026 – The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) is proud to announce that the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) systemic review of the new edition of the GLOBAL Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome (GLOBAL Adult Guideline) has been published today in the prestigious Effective Health Care (EHC) Database. This is an important milestone in the 5-to-7-year rigorous development process required to publish professional, evidence-based medical guidelines. The […]

Posted on 3月 20, 2026

Emmy Award-Winning, Multi-Platinum Singer-Songwriter Rachel Platten & Ambassador Crystal Muro to Headline AcceptAbility Gala in Washington DC!

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito & Rep. Paul D. Tonko to Receive GLOBAL’s Highest Honor; Award-Winning Journalists Kyra Phillips & John Roberts to Emcee DENVER – March 10, 2026 – The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) announced today that Emmy Award-winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Rachel Platten, and GLOBAL Ambassador Crystal Muro, will headline the 2026 AcceptAbility Gala on Wednesday, [...]

Posted on 3月 02, 2026

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