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More than 400 leading Down syndrome researchers, clinicians, self-advocates, and family members from over 20 countries gathered in Denver this month for the 6th Biennial Trisomy 21 Research Society (T21RS) International Conference, a week dedicated to advancing research and improving the lives of people with Down syndrome around the world. The conference welcomed attendees from […]
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Read Michelle Sie Whitten’s Op-Ed in STAT, the Leading National Health-Medicine-Scientific Discovery Publication Read the Full Op-Ed Here Prenatal & Newborn DS Info My Adult Daughter Has Down Syndrome. Her Life is Entirely Different From What Experts Expected Parents Facing Prenatal Down Syndrome Diagnoses Deserve Accurate Facts, Not Fearmongering EXCERPTS From […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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...
