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Color Book star Jeremiah Daniels will also appear before hundreds of the world’s leading Down syndrome scientists at an international conference co-organized by GLOBAL As Father’s Day approaches, Denver-area teenager Jeremiah Daniels is about to have a remarkable week in the national and international spotlight. Beginning June 19, the acclaimed feature film Color Book, winner […]

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Color Book star Jeremiah Daniels will also appear before hundreds of the world’s leading Down syndrome scientists at an international conference co-organized by GLOBAL As Father’s Day approaches, Denver-area teenager Jeremiah Daniels is about to have a remarkable week in the national and international spotlight. Beginning June 19, the acclaimed feature film Color Book, winner […]

The post Denver Teen with Down Syndrome Stars in Award-Winning Film Debuting on Netflix During Father’s Day Weekend appeared first on Global Down Syndrome Foundation.

House Energy & Commerce Committee Unanimously Advances Landmark Legislation as Congressional Leaders Honor DeOndra Dixon, John J. Sie, Michelle Sie Whitten, and GLOBAL’s Decades of Advocacy   Watch the Full Committee Markup     Program Highlights:  Opening Statements by DeGette + Guthrie [24:14-26:32] – DeGette – 24:14-25:45, Guthrie – 25:45-26:15, DeGette – 26:16-22, Guthrie – 26:22-32 […]

The post GLOBAL Down Syndrome Foundation Celebrates Historic Bipartisan Advancement of the DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act appeared first on Global Down Syndrome Foundation.

On May 2nd, Lina Patel, PsyD, Director of Neurobehavioral Assessment at the Linda Crnic Institute, served as the keynote speaker for Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands’ Building the Future Gala in Omaha, Nebraska. Among other exciting news, Dr. Patel shared that Crnic scientists will be overseeing $23.5 Million in research expenditures in 2026 on […]

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Global Down Syndrome Foundation Honored Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and Rep. Paul Tonko at Event that Featured Award-Winning Multiplatinum Artist Rachel Platten and Inclusive Dance Team Washington, DC, May 21, 2026 – Last night, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) held its eighth annual AcceptAbility Gala, Washington DC’s largest fundraiser for people with Down syndrome, raising $430,000 to support […]

The post GLOBAL’s AcceptAbility Gala Raises $430,000 for Down Syndrome Research and Medical Care as Celebrities and Congressional Leaders Rally Behind the Cause appeared first on Global Down Syndrome Foundation.

This is a free webinar and part of our DSDN Day series, with an opportunity to connect live with the experts tonight! How to Manage Swallowing Issues in Children with Down Syndrome Hosted by Global Down Syndrome Foundation Join us for an informative webinar on dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) in individuals with Down syndrome. We’ll cover what dysphagia is, how it can impact health and quality of life across the lifespan, and how medical teams can support families with individualized care....

This is a free webinar and part of our DSDN Day series, with an opportunity to connect live with Dr. Sofi Sauce tonight. Physical Therapy in the Early Developmental Years with Dr. Sofi Sauce Join us for an encouraging and practical webinar led by a licensed Pediatric Physical Therapist, focused on the early developmental stages of children with Down syndrome from birth to age three. This session will walk families through common motor milestones such as head control, rolling, sitting,...

No matter where you’re coming from or where you are in your journey, there’s a place for you here. The DSDN Rockin’ Dad Retreat brings together dads of children with Down syndrome from across the country for a weekend of connection, encouragement, laughter, and real conversations with people who understand. We’ll see you in Minneapolis! July 10–11, 2026 Minneapolis Check out our promo video! https://youtu.be/QRKB2OSpCcA Learn more and get registered: https://www.dsdiagnosisnetwork.org...

This is a free webinar and part of our DSDN Day series. Understanding IFSPs and IEPs Hosted by Jessica Kuss, Director of Community Programs at National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Navigating early intervention and school services can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re hearing terms like IFSP and IEP for the first time. In this webinar, the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) will walk through the key differences between an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and an...

This is a free webinar and part of our DSDN Day series. When Emotions Run High: Practical Emotional Intelligence for Parenting with Shatanese Reese Parenting comes with moments that stretch us emotionally, mentally, and sometimes all at once. Whether it’s navigating stress, managing expectations, or responding in the middle of a tough moment, how we show up matters. In this engaging and relatable session, Shatanese Reese introduces practical emotional intelligence tools designed to help...

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