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Dad refuses to give up son with Down syndrome after wife leaves him

The day I became a parent changed my life. It sounds cliche and obvious and it certainly isn’t anything you haven’t heard a thousand times before, but it’s the truth. Something shifted in me that ...

Teen with Down syndrome breaks down in tears after being named Homecoming Queen

A teenage girl was left visibly shocked after hearing that she had been named her school’s homecoming queen in footage that is sure to touch hearts around the world. According to reports, Emma Wright was ...

Mom wanted to orphan newborn with Down syndrome — but loving dad raises the boy on his own

Every year, about 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome, a condition caused by extra chromosomes, which affects a baby’s body and brain development. Often called “sunny,” because of their lovable, bright personalities, children with ...

Meet James Martin, the first actor with Down syndrome to win an Oscar

When James Martin was born with Down’s syndrome, doctors told his parents he may never speak. 31 years later, Martin proved those doctors wrong by standing on the stage at the 95th Academy Awards, where ...

King’s Guard is praised for breaking the rules for a young man with Down syndrome

A member of the King’s Guard is winning hearts around the world for breaking protocol by inching closer to a young man with Down syndrome, who was startled by the unexpected movement. While on sentry ...

Mattel introduces first Barbie doll representing person with Down syndrome

Representation is an important topic these days. A lot of companies are now making sure they represent minorities and communities often overlooked. And Mattel is leading the charge once again with their new Barbie. Keep ...

Oscars audience sings ‘Happy Birthday’ to James Martin, actor with Down syndrome who just won his first Academy Award

There were a lot of special moments during last night’s Oscars, but perhaps the most heartwarming came when the entire audience sang “Happy Birthday” to one of the winners. James Martin, an Irish actor whose ...

Man with Down Syndrome fired from job he has had for over 20 years without notice, say family

The family of a man with Down Syndrome are seeking answers after they say he was abruptly fired from the job he has held for more than 20 years. According to reports, Dennis Peek, of ...

Student with Down Syndrome makes history by being first to graduate from his college with the condition

In 2022, the world has learned time and again not to judge a book by its cover. And often we come across examples of human beings who show us that the sky is the limit! ...

Special Olympics star with Down syndrome retires after 27 years of working at the same supermarket

There is still a lot of stigma surrounding children born with Down syndrome. But hopefully, people like Philip Donahue, who are born with the condition can advocate for change around it! Philip has led an ...