Down Syndrome In The News
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Spanish Hotel Bans Children With Down Syndrome; Hotel CaboGata Says ...
A Spanish hotel is facing a firestorm of criticism after it refused to board a group of children with Down syndrome who had been planning to celebrate their end of term there. The management feared they might annoy other guests. The hotel, the CaboGata ...
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An estimated 50000 people live with Down syndrome in Germany, and many of ...
German TV host Kai Pflaume is on a mission - he wants to raise awareness for people with trisomy 21, or Down syndrome. In a new four-part TV series to be broadcast in June on Germany's main network ARD, he visits people living with Down syndrome and ...
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Disability Doesn't Even Slow Down Bridget Brown
Having Down syndrome, the 27-year-old woman is considered to be disabled, but you would never know by the full life she leads. Brown was the first person with a disability included in her school district and is a strong advocate of inclusion. Among her ...
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Pujols leads another successful charity golf tourney
But Albert Pujols, face of the charitable organization that annually raises about a million dollars for local kids with Down Syndrome and impoverished families in the Dominican Republic, was feeling a little bummed. His sore right knee and his ailing ...
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GiGi's Playhouse Run, Walk and Dash for Down Syndrome
"It's an amazing gathering for thousands of families who are champion's people with Down syndrome. It's a celebration of our kids making daily achievements in our programs. The 5K reaffirms our core values, and our efforts to change perception of ...
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Hotel Bans Children with Down Syndrome: 'Might Annoy Other Guests'
Down Espana, a large Down syndrome organization that is behind the trip, reported the incident to local authorities because this was "a clear case of discrimination against disabled people that breaks the International Convention on the Rights of ...
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Disability Doesn't Even Slow Down Bridget Brown
"Have the child. There are many couples that would take a child with Down syndrome. There are support groups. One is the National Association of Down Syndrome. I will even talk to you if you are thinking of getting rid of the baby. Give it a try. Then ...
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Hotel in Spain refuses reservation for group of kids with Down syndrome
Management at the hotel has apologized for the incident, saying it was "a misunderstanding," adding, "In 35 years of business we have never refused access to guests with Down syndrome," who the hotel management said, "have been, are, and always will ...
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Attached at the Mouse: How my son's best friendship started online
Living and growing with Down syndrome brings many challenges to kids, young people and mature people. One of the most significant challenges is developing a regular social life. As a parent, working hard to include your kids and create social ...
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Disability Doesn't Even Slow Down Bridget Brown
Brown also has her own consulting business, works as a dental assistant's assistant and has many more jobs in life few of us would ever conquer. Having Down syndrome, the 27-year-old woman is considered to be disabled, but you would never know by the ...
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Sport Allows Beasley to Be 'One of the Guys'
A tendency to imitate is one of the hallmarks of people with Down syndrome, explained Scott's mother, Barbara Beasley. But Scott Beasley made weight lifting his own, and two decades later, he is a national record holder in power lifting. Beasley, 39 ...
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Down syndrome center helps build social connections
The Down Syndrome Foundation of Orange County opens its doors once a month throughout the school year to kids with Down syndrome. The program, at the foundation's headquarters at 1451 Quail St., has drawn 15 to 20 kids each month in its first year.
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