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Leo, abandonment, & life with Down syndrome in some places

The story of baby Leo, his parents' divorce, and his father's fundraising has blown up on the internet. Here's something that may be getting lost in the shuffle.  Continue Reading

Indiana bill to ban Down syndrome abortions

A bill has been introduced in Indiana to ban selective abortions for Down syndrome. It has already been the subject of some commentary. Here's mine.  Continue Reading

Burden or caregiver?

A report on elderly parents of individuals with Down syndrome living longer lives offers a perspective for expectant parents to consider. Continue Reading

Bad news start to new year for those with disabilities

Here are some recent headlines that kick 2015 off with some bad news. But the last item provides some light amongst the darkness. Continue Reading

2014 Predictions Scorecard: How’d I do?

Last year, I made seven predictions of what 2014 would hold for Down syndrome prenatal testing. Let's see how I did.  Continue Reading

Gridlocked Congress ABLE to pass key law

The Friday before Christmas, President Obama signed a key piece of legislation into law that will improve the lives of those with disabilities. It showed that gridlock can be overcome by common sense proposals with broad grass roots support.  Continue Reading

Top 5 posts of 2014

As we near the end of 2014, here's a look back at the top posts from this year. Continue Reading

One-half of the problem with the new prenatal tests for Down syndrome

An investigative report calls attention to one-half of the problem with the new non-invasive prenatal screening tests for Down syndrome and other conditions.  Continue Reading

ABLE Act Passes House: more equality & independence for disabled

On December 3, 2014, a historic vote took place. It was eight years in the making. Continue Reading