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read moreWe continue to fight for equity and answers to the gap in life expectancy for people with Down syndrome. #CountUsIn #321Proud #DSAM19 #TRoadWS
read moreHas your son who’s 5’ 4” (or shorter) told you that he’s going to be an NBA player? Has your beautiful daughter who has weak ankles and knees spoken to you about her dream of becoming a prima ballerina? Does your son…
read moreThe news story A terrible story hit the news recently. It involved a young man who had Down syndrome who died after receiving dental care. The family of the man has been waiting for justice for four years. We see too many…
read moreAging with Down syndrome creates new health challenges. Families are helping each other by sharing what they learn.
read moreResearch tells us that adults with Down syndrome typically do not get the recommended amount of exercise. One way to get moving is with the popular dance fitness program called Zumba.
read moreThe following is a list of excerpts from Health and Health Care Disparities Among People with Disabilities Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund Follow them on Facebook and Twitter “While disability affects people of all races, ethnicities, genders, languages, sexual orientations, and…
read moreResearch summary by Stephanie Holland Lack of yearly physical exams / limited access to care: Research suggests (1) that primary care physicians may be able to respond to complaints, but may not be completing much needed preventative medicine options. Some doctors…
read moreBy Stephanie Holland As we say goodbye to Down syndrome Awareness Month, I’d like to personally thank all those who participated and helped us with our efforts! We managed to finish strong on the 21 for 31 blog challenge and we had so many…
read moreWhat are your habits? You may immediately think of some negative habits. Things no one is proud of or are downright rude. Like, biting fingernails, cutting people off mid-sentence, or checking our phones ad nauseam? The thing is, I bet that…
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