The blockbuster movie Avengers - Infinity War features heroes and villains sacrificing for what they perceive is the greater good. The ethical issues in the movie are shared in how prenatal testing is administered, but with a key distinction. Continue Reading
Search Results for: Our story
March 27, 2018
Discriminatory impact of Down syndrome selective abortion
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 a carpool karaoke video with their children with Down syndrome that moved James Corden to tears. But, it has not been all good news reported. Continue Reading
August 23, 2017
Eclipsing Down syndrome
On August 21, 2017, the first full solar eclipse spanned the continental United States. Our family was there to see it and the experience prompted this reflection on what the world is doing to those with Down syndrome. Continue Reading
February 20, 2017
Presidents’ Day: who did the most for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilites?
It's Presidents' Day: which President did the most for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Continue Reading
January 25, 2017
Experimental embryonic stem cell “treatment” for Down syndrome–any ethical issues here?
In New Delhi, India a baby received multiple injections of human embryonic stem cells as an experimental treatment for Down syndrome. Any ethical issues here? Continue Reading
May 12, 2016
Mary Harris’ Only Human on Down syndrome prenatal testing: corrections and appreciation
Mary Harris reported on a woman that launched the search for a prenatal test for Down syndrome. While some key corrections should be made for any future reports, overall, Harris' is a piece of reporting to be appreciated. Continue Reading
April 14, 2016
Response to Art Caplan: provide ALL the recommended information with prenatal testing for Down syndrome
The headline for Art Caplan’s March column for Medscape asked “Disclosing Down syndrome to pregnant patients: must you give an upside?” In it, Caplan raises concerns about recent legislative efforts concerning delivering test results for Down syndrome. His concerns, however, are not based on what those laws actually require. Continue Reading
March 31, 2016
Eugenics: then and now in the era of prenatal testing for Down syndrome
Is prenatal testing for Down syndrome eugenics? Let's compare how eugenics programs were justified in the past with how prenatal testing is currently administered. Continue Reading
March 24, 2016
Indiana bans Down syndrome selective abortions
Well ... not exactly. Read to the end to see what the law says, what it actually does, and the problem that it codifies about Down syndrome. Continue Reading
Recent Comments