Man with Down's syndrome achieves teaching dream
A man with Down's syndrome from Surrey has achieved his dream of becoming a paid dance teacher. Synergy Dance Outreach, which ...
Runner with Down's syndrome dances through marathon
A runner with Down's syndrome has won over a swathe of new fans after dancing his way through the New York Marathon. It is ...
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First responders receive training on interacting with those with disabilities
United Way of Midland and Senior Life Midland hosts Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities training event for law ...
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New Project To Track People With Down Syndrome From Birth To Adulthood
An ambitious new research effort seeks to follow thousands of individuals with Down syndrome from infancy to adulthood in order to learn more about the chromosomal disorder.
Recent graduates with intellectual disabilities find employment at South Carolina hotel
The Shepherd Hotel partners with a program at nearby Clemson University that helps students with intellectual disabilities ...
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The story behind the first employment network for people with Down Syndrome on LinkedIn
In Canada, despite a growing movement towards diversity and inclusion, bias continues to be pervasive against people living ...
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Speech Accessibility Project partners with The Matthew Foundation, Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress
The Matthew Foundation and the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress — as it continues to recruit adults with Down syndrome who live in the United States and Canada. The project also allows residents ...
‘I’m really terrified’: Disability rights advocates concerned about return of r-word
Its use was banned in policymaking more than a decade ago. But recently it has cropped up in high-profile ways, putting those ...
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Artist draws inspiration from son born with Down syndrome
Artist Kyley Henderson drew inspiration in doing water colouring art from her son's birth and now her first exhibit is on ...
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities training set
Training co-hosted by The United Way of Midland and Senior Life Midland is a two-day training that will take place on Nov. 14 and Nov. 15 at the Midland County Horseshoe arena. This training is also ...