down syndrome
4 states just passed anti-abortion bills on the same day
It's another sign of the intensifying battle over reproductive health in state legislatures
Banning Abortion Does Nothing to Support Kids with Down Syndrome
Proponents of these laws claim they're protecting children like mine, but that’s just not true.
What to Expect When You Become a Sibling’s Sole Caregiver
One day, I'll be the sole caregiver of my adult sister, who has Down Syndrome.
Ohio may soon ban abortions on fetuses with Down syndrome
Ohio's new abortion law will stop women from obtaining abortions if their doctor knows or thinks the fetus has Down syndrome. Only one other state, North Dakota, has a similar law.
Ohio Senate Passes Bill to Ban Abortions in Cases of Down Syndrome [Updated]
A judge permanently blocked a similar law in Indiana.
Ten Questions You Always Wanted to Ask a Person with Down Syndrome
"I would give anything to have a child—even if it had Down syndrome. But I would have to decide that together with my wife, of course."
Why Can't Australian Swimmers With Down Syndrome Compete in the Paralympics?
Australia's national Down syndrome swimming team has won four consecutive world championship titles, yet they couldn't qualify for next month's Paralympic Games in Rio.
The Bizarre Trend of Clickbait Websites Lying About Animals with Down Syndrome
Listicles say many animals have Down syndrome, but only primates are known to develop it.
Meet the Instagram Stars of the Down Syndrome Community
A new generation of social media stars with Down syndrome are coming to prominence online, challenging myths about their condition to thousands of fans.
Why People With Down Syndrome Should Be Allowed to Compete in MMA
Respecting disabled people as human beings with agency sometimes means allowing them to be people in all of the ways that don't necessarily feel comfortable.
Kentucky Sorority Accepts First Sister with Down Syndrome
Alexis Cain is Alpha Sigma Alpha's first sorority sister with Down syndrome. She credits her acceptance to her and her new sorority sisters' mutual love for Taylor Swift.