Down Syndrome

Mom says docs scheduled abortion without her consent because of son’s Down syndrome

By Cassy Fiano-Chesser  A mother of a child with Down syndrome is speaking out after doctors repeatedly pressured her to have… Read More

2 days ago

Mom writes book to teach kids about Down syndrome

Editor’s note. This story comes from the Jerome Lejeune Foundation. As the mother of a child with Down syndrome, Gail Hamblin… Read More

5 days ago

Dr. Liam Fox quotes ‘valiant campaigner’ Heidi Crowter as part of Parliament World Down Syndrome Day debate

By Right to Life UK A debate was held in Parliament  to mark World Down Syndrome Day. The debate was opened by Dr… Read More

6 days ago

ROCK THE SOCKS – It’s Down Syndrome Day!!!

ROCK THE SOCKS - It's Down Syndrome Day!!! Read More

2 weeks ago

The power of a great God to change hearts and minds

By Dave Andrusko Editor’s note. Today is World Down Syndrome Day. The following appeared several years ago in NRL News… Read More

2 weeks ago

Actor with Down syndrome celebrates historic Oscars win on his birthday

By Cassy Fiano-Chesser Belfast actor James Martin has become the first person with Down syndrome to win an Academy Award —… Read More

2 weeks ago

We need a system that supports and welcomes a diverse range of humans

She writes with great eloquence stories about children with Down syndrome—including her own now 16-year-old Penny, who has Down syndrome.… Read More

1 month ago

“Down syndrome is not a death sentence”

“It’s bad news,” came his voice on the other end of the phone. “Your baby has Down syndrome and I’ve… Read More

2 months ago

“Countless families with children with Down syndrome have lives marked by love and joy, lives that have been changed for the better”

By Dave Andrusko Amy Julia Becker is a name known to many of our readers. We’ve commented on several of… Read More

2 months ago

“Down syndrome is not a death sentence”- Parents reject doctor-scheduled abortion

By Sherri Pigue Zoey O’Hehir took the phone call from her OB/GYN while she was teaching her preschool class in Central West/Orana… Read More

2 months ago

95% of Irish women who know that their unborn child will have Down syndrome have abortions

By Michael Cook Abortion was only legalized in Ireland in 2018. One of the consequences is that the Rotunda Hospital… Read More

2 months ago

Woman aborts baby with Down syndrome because she wanted a “smart child”

By Sarah Terzo A female college professor decided to have an abortion when her baby tested positive for Down syndrome. “I’m… Read More

2 months ago