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Mar Galcerán makes history as Spain’s first parliamentarian with Down’s syndrome

After being elected to Valencia’s regional assembly, Galcerán says she wants to be seen as a person, not for her disability

The Guardian - UK

Watch Mark Tremonti perform O Holy Night at Christmas Special concert

Creed and Alter Bridge star Mark Tremonti releases pro-shot footage of track from Christmas show in Florida

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“AITA For Breaking My Deathbed Promise To My Wife To Take Care Of Her Down’s Syndrome Daughter?”

"She doesn't understand her mom is dead- only that she's gone and is angry at me for it. Saying she'll be good, so bring her back." The post “AITA For Breaking My Deathbed Promise To My Wife To Take Care Of Her Down’s Syndrome Daughter?” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Exercise benefits physical and brain health in people with Down's syndrome – new research

Exercise is known to have many benefits when it comes to cognitive function – such as improving memory and concentration skills. Research shows this is true for people in many different age groups, and even in those with conditions which affect their cognitive ability (such as Alzheimer’s disease).

The Conversation

Horticulture-therapy to help build skills for those with special needs

On the inaugural day on November 3, men and women with autism, down syndrome and other mental and physical disabilities learnt the basics of gardening such as sowing seeds and planting saplings at the Government Institutions Complex, Department of Women and Child Development. The centre has been started by the…

The Hindu

Doctors could revive bid to block Arizona ban on abortions performed due to genetic abnormality

A federal appeals court is giving abortion rights advocates a chance to revive their bid to block an Arizona law that restricts abortions due to the presence of a fetal genetic abnormality, such as Down syndrome

The Independent UK

Teen With Down Syndrome Reaches Final Of International Photography Competition

Rosie Clutterbuck, 14, wowed judges with her photos.

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Tommy Jessop Goes to Hollywood review – a charming attempt to create a Down’s syndrome superhero movie

The Line of Duty star is no stranger to breaking barriers, but will he be able to break the US? Jessop and his film-maker brother pitch a movie to a hotshot producer to find out

The Guardian - UK

‘My life is a bit like a horror story’: the TV visionary making creepy tales inspired by his Down syndrome

Otto Baxter’s gruesome Victorian romp – complete with sweary musical numbers – is loosely based on his life. It’s a unique, monster-filled scare-fest, with its own incredibly moving documentary

The Guardian - UK

Tommy Jessop Goes to Hollywood — release date, interview and all we know

Tommy Jessop Goes to Hollywood sees Tommy and his brother Will trying to crack Tinseltown with their superhero film.

WhatToWatch

Toddler With Down Syndrome Delights Train Passengers With Personal Greetings

Isaac Drisch, a three-year-old boy, spreads joy as he walks down train aisle, connecting with every passenger.

Zenger

Child star Mia Armstrong is working on a picture book about her experiences with Down syndrome

Child star and activist Mia Armstrong has a picture book coming out next year about her experiences with Down syndrome, what her publisher calls “all the joys and challenges.”

The Independent UK

‘I found out I had Down syndrome aged 23 – people don’t believe I have it’

Growing up, Ashley says she would struggle with knee dislocation, jaw issues affecting her movement of it, and a high heart rate

The Independent UK

‘I found out I had Down syndrome aged 23 – people don’t believe I have it’

Growing up, Ashley says she would struggle with knee dislocation, jaw issues affecting her movement of it, and a high heart rate

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'My son is making more money than me a month and he's only aged FOUR'

Amy Blackburn's four-year-old son Remy, who has Down's syndrome, has a huge following on social media through his Instagram account and has worked with several retailers

WEKU

Hoop dreams of a Senegalese b-baller come true at Special Olympics

Ablaye Ndiaye, who has Down syndrome, carried the torch in the opening ceremonies, brought energy and joy to the court and won a medal in basketball at this year's games, which concluded on Sunday.

The Times of India

Viral: Mom discovers she herself has Down syndrome after having 3 kids with the condition

23-year-old TikTok creator Ashley Zambelli, who is also a mom to three children, discovered that she has Down syndrome, after having a third baby with trisomy 21 — also known as Down syndrome. Her videos sharing the same have gone viral on the social media platform.

The Conversation

Several Down syndrome features may be linked to a hyperactive antiviral immune response – new research

People with Down syndrome, or trisomy 21, a genetic condition caused by an extra copy of human chromosome 21, experienced a remarkable increase in life expectancy during the 20th century. In the early 1900s, less than 20% of newborns with Down syndrome survived past age 5. In the U.S. today,…

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Scots mum calls for government to do more for people with Down Syndrome

Campaigners believe Down Syndrome should be added to the title to ensure the complex needs of those with it are adequately met.

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Australia's tennis world champions heading to the Virtus Global Games in France

The Australian tennis squad for players with an intellectual impairment, autism and Down syndrome heads to France, having not been beaten since 2015.

Manchester Evening News

Man with Down's Syndrome choked to death on leftover sausage rolls, inquest hears

Jimmy Billingsley, who was at high risk of choking, was supposed to be supervised at meal times and be served cut up 2cm chunks of soft food

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Facial changes in Down Syndrome have genetic basis, says study

The Francis Crick Institute, King's College London, and University College London researchers have shed light on the genetics underpinning changes in the structure and form of the face and skull in a mouse model of Down Syndrome. Read further on Dynamite News:

Evening Standard

‘She’s perfect like me!’ Model Ellie Goldstein launches first Down’s syndrome Barbie

The star was left ‘so emotional and proud’ to see the inclusive doll

Glasgow Live

Barbie doll with Down's syndrome launched by Mattel in a 'first' for popular toy

The Barbie Fashionistas line, which began in 1959, has seen more than 175 looks with different skin tones, hair textures, body sizes and dolls with different disabilities.

The Independent UK

Barbie maker launches first Down’s syndrome doll

The National Down Syndrome Society in the US helped to create the doll.

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