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Regularly there are positive news reports raising awareness about what a life with Down syndrome can be. Gerber baby food selected for the first time ever a baby with Down syndrome to be its “Gerber baby.” The re-launched American Idol featured a young man with Down syndrome singing with a contestant. And, 50 moms created […]
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In episode 2, I explain why a condition caused by the presence of a third 21st Chromosome is called “Down syndrome”?
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The #metoo movement has brought down many powerful men who abused their positions to sexually harass and abuse women and men. NPR has a series on an epidemic of sexual assault that has been persistent, under reported, and rarely prosecuted.
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Reactions to my post on if there was “cure” for Down syndrome, would you do it have come from near and far. Here’s a summary, concluding with an honest, heartfelt response from very near to me.
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If you could give your loved one with Down syndrome a shot that would eliminate their extra 21st Chromosome, would you? This may be a very real question in the not too distant future.
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Down syndrome has long been called the “canary in the genetics coalmine.” Here’s another example of why.
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Over Labor Day weekend, we experienced an emergency situation. Fortunately, support was there when we needed it.
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For the second time, an Ohio state representative has introduced a bill to ban abortion when the stated reason is a prenatal test result for Down syndrome. The debate about the bill, and the measure itself, avoid the issue about Down syndrome selective abortion.
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