down syndrome News

Focus on the Future Training Center, currently at 3405 Custer Road, Suite 100, in Plano,Texas, is excited to announce that they have purchased a property and will be relocating to their own beautiful campus, at 1717 W Plano Parkway, in Plano, Texas

SPIO celebrates raising over $1 million for non-profit Dynamic Partners. Dynamic Partners' consortium of organizations, which includes Children's Therapy Center and SKIP Early Intervention, provides therapy services to children with special needs.

Felix Education Apps to Donate Percentage of Proceeds of App Sales

Truth on a Deathbed Inspires a Daughter to Right Her Mother’s Wrongs

AbleNet is reaching out to its social media community with the goal of raising $4000 for Buddy Cruise and A4CWSN, leading nonprofit organizations promoting awareness, acceptance, inclusion and advancement for individuals with Down syndrome.

A statue of Philadelphia’s middleweight boxing champion, once anointed the "Bad Boy of Boxing," will be unveiled Sat., May 21, 2011 at 1:00PM at S. 13th & Mifflin & E. Passyunk Ave.

with generous contribution to Best Day Foundation to support their surf activities for kids with special needs

Best Day Foundation and Surf Dog ‘Ricochet’ Help Children With Special Needs Surf at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA

New book released about man with Down Syndrome who is an inductee in the International Martial Arts Fall of Fame along with Chuck Norris, Bruce Lee and other greats. He also plays two instruments, is an alter server, a choir member an much, much more

Children with language delays, cognitive impairment and autism have shown significant improvement in their language skills by the use of a picture exchange communication device.

"Texas photographer Tonya Dailey captures and celebrates the beauty of children with her 2nd exhibit dedicated to children affected with Down Syndrome."

Galper Offers Sales Secrets to Success and Happiness From His Son Toby Through His “Lessons From Toby” Book

To be held on Saturday, October 23rd in Forsyth Park, this year will be the fifth annual Buddy Walk, a one-mile walk in which anyone can participate.

During a very special hour on August 26 at the University of Miami – Hurricane 100 room, another small miracle happened for Easter Seals South Florida - $275,000 raised.

A Scottsdale-based company was recently awarded the U.S. distributor rights for the S-911 Bracelet —the most advanced personal locater device available. The device was also recognized by ASIS International as one of its 2010 ASIS Accolades winners.

Allstate agency owner Matthew Mullen was recently named an Agent Hero by Allstate Insurance Company’s New York Region, and awarded a $500 grant for a local youth program. Mullen donated the grant to the Association for Children with Down Syndrome.

Nick Nanton, Esq. and JW Dicks, Esq., personal branding experts and Co-Founders of Dicks and Nanton Branding Agency, will act as executive producers of upcoming inspiring documentary, “Jacob’s Turn.”

Students of the Goodwill L.I.F.E. Academy, a Lee County (FL) charter school for students with developmental disabilities, collected nearly 200,000 pennies this year as part of a school project called "Penny Power."

“Deedah” will be shown at the National Down Syndrome Congress Convention this Saturday and Sunday in Orlando, Florida.

LifePROTEKT wants to help parents and caregivers anyway financially possible to afford wandering prevention or location based GPS devices to secure their loved ones.

The main purpose of this camp is to promote the retention of the educational accomplishments that the children have made during the school year

Comfort Earx™ is an alcohol free formula that is designed to restore the natural moisture and pH balance of the ear. Comfort Earx™ works by hydrating and moisturizing flaky, dry skin creating an environment for healthy, normal ear function.

Deposition and Documents to be Given March 22 in What Is Regarded as Significant Step Toward Unraveling Sequenom Tainted Test Data Mystery

New York Medical Diagnostic Company is Pressing Lawsuit Against Sequenom in Wake of Scandal Involving Alleged Doctoring of Test Data

The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society, a local non-profit that provides outreach to families touched by Down Syndrome, has announced its newly elected Board of Directors.

The 53rd Annual Fashion Show Luncheon is a time-honored charity event that helps fund the needs of adults with developmental disabilities living throughout Chicagoland's southwest neighborhoods.

Soldiers serving over seas that are unable to be present for the Savannah Buddy Walk Festival will be walking in Kabul

Using umbilical cord blood-derived stem cells in combination with dietary supplements may enhance brain tissue development in patients with Down syndrome.

It is very much essential for the parents to understand what the child is going through, as the symptoms are not always the same. Some of the children behave fairly well

Service cuts decrease daily care for adults with disabilities; many are at risk of harm if left alone. Families endure even greater financial hardships.

Project Lifesaver International is proud to announce that our organization has been selected as the Commonwealth Council on Aging 2009 Best Practice Award winner in the Senior Safety category within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Second Annual Motorcycle Fun Run sponsored by Wright’s Production and benefiting the Down Syndrome Association of San Antonio. The event is a 100-mile motorcycle ride starting at Wright’s Production Equipment Specialists and ending there.

“Stress is when you wake up screaming and you realize you haven't fallen asleep yet.”

XENIA, OH, Sept. 24, 2008 – Vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin and her lifelong passion for the sport of hunting is the inspiration for a new custom-designed bow announced today by Lakota Industries, Inc.

6th Annual DS Support Chicagoland Buddy Walk to Promote Awareness & Acceptance of Down Syndrome

Photography Studio Offers Zero-Dollar Session Fees for Special Needs Children

Parents who have children with disabilities have few options when finding care for their child. Often their children are wandering in unsafe environments with unmet needs. The opportunity for qualified special needs childcare is about to change.