When Lisa Newtop got pregnant, some of her friends pulled away from her. Their parents thought that she might be a bad influence. She was 30 at the time, with a stable job and long-term boyfriend. But ...

Of having her daughter Aria, Kirstin Czernek says, "I fell instantly in love and it opened my eyes to the Down syndrome community as a whole" Kirstin Czernek always wanted a big family — though she ...

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21. Along with causing intellectual disability and physical health issues, this condition may make a person more prone to ...

Four years ago, Jennifer Charles gave birth to her daughter, Izzy, when she was only 30 weeks pregnant. “Right when they took ...

An adopted boy with Down syndrome was given a loving surprise when he opened a car door to discover his birth mom. 16-year-old Devlin Cropley’s reunion was the third such surprise his adoptive parents ...

A new coffee shop in Mueller is serving up more than just coffee. "Empowered Cafe" employs people with Down Syndrome.

At 29 years of age, Kim O’Kelly works for the Department of Agriculture, is a founding member of Social Readers Book Club, ...

Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that affects your behavior, communication, and memory. Aging increases the chances of developing Alzheimer’s in all adults, but the risk is higher in those ...

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 ...

Signs of neurodegeneration in individuals with Down syndrome may start as early as birth, a critical stage of brain ...

The promposal is going viral after Jayne's prom date dressed up and rode a pony to her house to make the night unforgettable ...