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What it’s like to have Down syndrome as an adult

It used to be that adults with Down syndrome werent really given a chance. Before the 1980s, an overwhelming majority of people with Down syndrome were institutionalized in the United States simply ...

Grad student created 6-week program to help people with Down syndrome. It’s so successful, it’s expanding to 62 locations

“These individuals are more than just their diagnosis or what people view them as,” said program creator Sara Gudiel ...
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New website bridges health care gap for adults with Down syndrome

SEATTLE — Seattle mom Rebecca Partridge is exploring a resource she wishes she had years ago while raising her son, Josh. A new online hub provides families with a central location to educate ...
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Adults with both Down Syndrome and congenital heart defects show remarkable resilience

Adults with both Down Syndrome and congenital heart defects, also known as congenital heart disease (CHD), are showing remarkable resilience despite facing significant medical challenges, according to ...
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New initiative to boost healthcare for adults with Down syndrome

WASHINGTON (7News) — A new initiative aims to give healthcare workers information about care for adults with Down syndrome. "Only about 5% of adults with Down syndrome had access to specialty clinics, ...