Joyful Oregon Teen With Down Syndrome Defies Doctors Who Predicted He’d Have ‘No Quality of Life’

‘Matthew surprises us every day. He challenges and entertains while showing us what true joy looks like. His compassion for others is far beyond his years, and he is adored by all who know him.’

Inspirational English Teen Set to be Youngest Person with Down Syndrome to Complete Marathon

A British teenager is set to become the youngest person with Down Syndrome on record to complete a marathon, shattering expectations of what’s possible…

Reggie’s Advocate: Mom of a Child with Down Syndrome

A 1999 European study stated that 90% of babies diagnosed with Down Syndrome before birth are aborted. However, the U.S. does not track that statistic thoroughly, so that number cannot reliably be used here. That being said, about a dozen states do keep track of and gather information concerning prenatal testing. In 2012, one study […]

Words from an Advocate: Mom of a Child with Down Syndrome

A 1999 European study stated that 90% of babies diagnosed with Down syndrome before birth are aborted. However, most of the U.S. does not track those statistics so that number cannot reliably be used here. That being said, about a dozen states do keep track of and gather information around prenatal testing. In 2012, a […]