Two developments in the Spring of 2016 have focused on abortion and Down syndrome prenatal testing. Continue Reading
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March 4, 2016
Abortion, the Supreme Court, & Down syndrome
Wednesday, March 2, 2016, the United Supreme Court heard arguments on the first major abortion case before it in years. It reveals what is at issue with the vacancy on the court due to Justice Scalia's death and the option most women choose following a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome: abortion. Continue Reading
December 23, 2015
Our story: A compliment at Chick-fil-A
A stop on a roadtrip, and the simplest of compliments, reminded me of how good some people can be towards others, particularly those who happen to have Down syndrome. Continue Reading
October 14, 2015
Laws require Doctors give Down syndrome information with prenatal test
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. In 2015, groups combined in an effort to ensure patients receive accurate information with the delivery of a test result of Down syndrome for their child. Continue Reading
September 21, 2015
Balancing prenatal information: medical outreach by local Down syndrome support organizations
Prenatal testing for Down syndrome is supposed to be about providing information to expectant mothers. But, most mothers are not receiving all the information. Some local support organizations are trying to bridge this information gap. Continue Reading
September 10, 2015
Our story: defying expectations to make a difference
Over the Labor Day Weekend, my kids and I went camping at Lincoln State Park in Southern Indiana. As my daughter walked where Lincoln did, I thought of defying expectations to make a difference. Continue Reading
August 26, 2015
Ohio pro-life bill incentivizes Down syndrome selective abortion
The Ohio legislature is considering a bill that would ban an abortion because of a Down syndrome prenatal test result. But, there could be a disturbing unintended consequence if the bill becomes law. Continue Reading
March 21, 2015
WDSD: a better tomorrow for people with Down syndrome
Today, my local newspaper, the Louisville Courier-Journal, carried an op-ed of mine in honor of World Down Syndrome Day. Here are links to the many organizations, programs, and individuals I mentioned that are making a better tomorrow for people with Down syndrome. Continue Reading
March 16, 2015
Fact sheet for the Down Syndrome Information Act
Many states have passed the Down Syndrome Information Act. More states are considering enacting it each year. A resource is available to help states implement the law consistent with professional guidelines. Continue Reading
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