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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, [...]

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Posted on 3月 02, 2026

Global Down Syndrome Foundation DC Fly-In Is a Resounding Success

Rallies Bipartisan Support for the DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act   We Need Your Help! Contact Your Members of Congress Today Get Inspired: View all photos The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) concluded a highly successful three-day fly-in to Washington, D.C. earlier this month, bringing together 120 dedicated supporters from 22 states and Washington, DC to advocate for congressional passage of the DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act (H.R. 3491; S.1838). Throughout the fly-in, GLOBAL advocates met with 87 Members of Congress and their congressional staff. Meetings included key members of the House Appropriations and Energy & Commerce Committees and Senate Appropriations and HELP Committees to directly address the impact of the […]

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Posted on 2月 24, 2026

Exclusive Interview with Lisa Holmquist, President of Down Syndrome Connections Nevada

  Founded in 2022, Down Syndrome Connections Nevada has quickly established itself as a leading resource for people with Down syndrome and their families living in, and moving to, the Silver State. Recently, GLOBAL Vice President – Strategic Alliances, David Tolleson, met with Lisa Holmquist, President of Down Syndrome Connections Nevada (DSCNV), to learn more about this growing organization and its positive impact locally and throughout the western U.S. DAVID: Thank you for joining us today, Lisa! Will you please start by sharing a bit about yourself and what led you to found Down Syndrome Connections Nevada? LISA: My family moved to Nevada in 2013 after a couple of years […]

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Posted on 2月 23, 2026

New Study Reveals Widespread Liver Dysfunction in Down Syndrome, Suggests Link to Diet

Crnic Institute findings published in Cell Reports highlight understudied abnormal liver function in people with Down syndrome and possible dietary interventions Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome (Crnic Institute) have uncovered compelling evidence that individuals with Down syndrome experience significant alterations in liver metabolism, including elevated levels of bile acids in the bloodstream and other biomarkers of liver dysfunction. The study, published in Cell Reports, suggests that these changes may be modifiable through diet, providing hope for improved health outcomes. Results Identify Unique Liver Dysfunction in Down Syndrome The liver is a dynamic and vital organ that removes toxins from blood, produces bile for fat digestion, metabolizes nutrients, […]

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Posted on 1月 22, 2026

2026 Global Down Syndrome Foundation Events

These are events and conferences GLOBAL is hosting or participating in. Check back often – we’ll add more information as it becomes available! Tuesday, February 10-Thursday, February 12, 2026 GLOBAL DC Fly-in Washington, D.C. Friday, March 20, 2026 World Down Syndrome Day Dance Party Denver, CO https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/world-down-syndrome-day-month/ Saturday, March 21, 2026 World Down Syndrome Day https://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/ Tuesday, April 7, 2026 GLOBAL Webinar: Listen and Learn: Unlocking Potential through Healthy Hearing Across the Lifespan in People with Down Syndrome Heather Porter, AuD, PhD, CCC-A Virtual https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/global-webinars/ Wednesday, May 20, 2026 AcceptAbility Gala Washington D.C. https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/acceptability-gala/ Wednesday, June 17, 2026 T21RS International Conference Denver, CO https://t21rs2026.com/ Wednesday, July 22, 2026 DSAIA Annual […]

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Posted on 1月 21, 2026

GLOBAL Hosts National Experts in Denver to Finalize Recommendations for the Second Edition of the GLOBAL Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome

December 4–7, Denver, CO — For four days, Denver became the center of a milestone moment in adult Down syndrome medical care. Sixteen leading medical experts representing the foremost adult Down syndrome clinics across the United States gathered at GLOBAL’s Headquarters to finalize the recommendation statements for the highly anticipated Second Edition of the GLOBAL Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome. This intensive, collaborative meeting was a resounding success and marks a major step forward in improving health outcomes and quality of care for adults with Down syndrome nationwide.   Building on a Historic First Edition The First Edition of the GLOBAL Adult Guideline, published in JAMA in […]

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Posted on 12月 15, 2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Our GLOBAL Team: Thank You for Being Part of Our Family

Dear WONDERFUL Family, Friends and Supporters, Happy Thanksgiving from your GLOBAL Family! We are so pleased that our hard work is paying off with so many tangible strides. With YOUR support, we have more research, more medical care, and more advocacy that is creating healthier, longer lives for our loved ones with Down syndrome. During this special holiday of thanks, we want to send you all our love and appreciation! We are thankful for: Our CHAMPIONS IN CONGRESS and at the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH) for working with GLOBAL and our self-advocates to create the NIH Down syndrome research program called INCLUDE, which has funded $440 million in life-changing […]

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Posted on 11月 19, 2025

“They Came to Us!” Nebraska Mom Shares Family’s Research Experience

“When we first heard about Project CAPE-abilities from the Global Down  Syndrome Foundation, we were excited to learn more. We reached out to see if it would be a good fit and boy was it! Being that our son, Daniel, is only 18 months old, we were concerned about traveling to Colorado to participate in this study. It turned out that wasn’t a problem – they came to us!  When the team arrived at our home, they were friendly and professional and clearly enjoyed what they did because they were excited to play with Daniel. If he got fussy, they were totally understanding and flexible. It felt like we made […]

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Posted on 11月 19, 2025