Down syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21. Because of genes present on this chromosome that are known to ...

October marks Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a dedicated period to foster greater understanding, celebrate the lives of individuals with Down syndrome, and advocate for their inclusion in all aspects ...

Thirteen years ago, Charlotte Woodward received a heart transplant. Others with disabilities aren't always so lucky, but she's fighting to make sure they have the same chance Tim Coburn Charlotte ...

When Melissa Hart’s brother was born in 1975, doctors told her parents, “Oh, he’s never going to amount to anything. You need to put him in an institution.” Hart’s brother had Down syndrome, which ...

"It felt like it was meant to be." — -- A father's love for his unborn daughter has inspired a 26.2-mile run through the streets of Boston and has raised tens of thousands of dollars to benefit ...

"We just want to show parents out there--you don't have to lose hope," she said. — -- Andrea Ott-Dahl said she was more than happy to serve as surrogate to her friends who were having trouble ...

Online, Abigail Adams uses the handle “abigailtheadvocate.” There are videos of her training for races in the rain, giving speeches and doling out inspiring aphorisms directly to the camera. In one, ...

Inclusion and celebration of people with Down Syndrome was theme of the day Oct. 19 at the 2025 Aiken Buddy Walk, an annual event held by Upside of Downs of Aiken. Held on the campus of USC Aiken, the ...