US woman with Down syndrome earns Master of Fine Arts
Rachel Handlin is an example of what’s possible when someone pursues their dreams. Handlin may be the first person on the ...
Medscape21d
Osteoporosis in Women with Disabilities
Women with Down syndrome are at especially high risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis, possibly because of lower peak bone density levels. Prevention of osteoporosis and related fractures in this ...
All About the First Actor with Down Syndrome to Lead an Action Movie: Race Eberhardt 'Has That It Factor'
Race Eberhardt is the first actor with Down syndrome to lead an action movie in 'Strait Undercover,' which is slated for a ...
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Friends of Down Syndrome advocates for individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities in Cy-Fair
Co-founder Gina Marie took over as executive director of Friends of Down Syndrome early this year after creating the ...
Inquest into B.C. woman's starvation death recommends better pay for front-line caregivers
The jury in the Florence Girard coroner's inquest has made 13 recommendations to prevent similar deaths of vulnerable ...
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Woman’s meltdown prevented doctor visit in B.C. starvation death inquest: caretaker
Astrid Dahl also says she was “in denial” when she noticed Girard’s rapid weight loss in the months leading up to the death of the woman with Down syndrome in 2018. Dahl says she first ...
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MLB player Jake Burger: Why I picked No. 21 to honor my daughter with Down syndrome
When Texas Rangers infielder Jake Burger and his wife, Ashlyn, found out they were having a daughter in April 2024, they also learned another revelation. Ashlyn Burger FaceTimed her husband during ...