October marks Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a dedicated period to foster greater understanding, celebrate the lives of individuals with Down syndrome, and advocate for their inclusion in all aspects ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Around 1 in 700 babies in the United States is born each year with Down Syndrome, according to the National Down Syndrome Society.

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 ...

KCCI EIGHT NEWS AT TEN. OCTOBER IS DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH. BUT EVERY YEAR IN SEPTEMBER, THE NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY PUTS ON A PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAM IN NEW YORK CITY. IT INVOLVES 500 ...

The new autistic Barbie joins an existing line of diverse dolls, including those with Down syndrome, diabetes and more. See ...

(WBNG) - October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and here in the Southern Tier, the celebration is going strong. The history of Down Syndrome Awareness Month goes back almost 50 years. “It’s from ...

When 3-year-old Olivia, who has Down syndrome, refused to brush her teeth, her 11-year-old brother Joseph stepped into help.

A significant Danish study revealed that individuals with Down syndrome face substantially higher risks of acute and chronic kidney injury. The research highlights a concerning prevalence of kidney ...

For many families, Christmas isn't complete without a visit to Santa, but one Santa is helping children with special needs see themselves in the red suit — and in the magic of the season. Bradley ...

Rebecca and Luke Chambers keep an eye on Cal Chambers as he climbs a ladder at one of his favorite places, the playground at John Venezia Community Park on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. (The Gazette, ...

The 31st annual Down Syndrome Festival and 5K will take place Saturday at the Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma City, featuring races, an awareness walk, and family activities. The 31st annual Down ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — October is a month of awareness for many causes, including down syndrome. Not only is it a time to raise awareness, but to celebrate the abilities of people living with the condition.