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I was told to expect little success breastfeeding my baby with Down syndrome. I'm glad I ignored the advice.
My baby has Down syndrome, and a neonatologist suggested I skip breastfeeding. I hired a lactation …
Emily L. Kendall
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A Buckingham Palace guard broke protocol to take a photo with a 'nervous' teenager with Down Syndrome
The man who stood with Ibrahim, the teenager with Down Syndrome, in the photo says the 17-year-old …
Maria Noyen
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The first football player with Down syndrome to score for an NCAA team is suing his former college for discrimination and harassment
Caden Cox says an employee threatened him with a knife and the school retaliated when he complained…
Kenneth Niemeyer
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Model Ellie Goldstein celebrates the first Barbie doll with Down syndrome: 'People need to see more people like me'
Mattel, the toy company that makes Barbie, has launched a new Barbie doll with Down syndrome in a p…
Erin McDowell
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A 16-year former Walmart employee with Down syndrome was awarded $300,000 after being fired. Now, Walmart is seeking a new trial.
In a Tuesday court filing, Walmart requested a new trial over the firing of Marlo Spaeth and asked …
Hannah Towey
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The mom of a little girl with Down syndrome battled for doctors to pay attention to her unusual side effects — leading to a scientific breakthrough
Melanie Carrigg couldn't hold her head up and wasn't growing. After being dismissed, her mom pushed…
Anna Medaris Miller
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Sofía Jirau, the first Victoria's Secret model with Down syndrome, says she's dreamed about a career in fashion since she was a little girl
Sofía Jirau told Insider that outside of breaking barriers as a model with Down syndrome, her dream…
Maria Noyen,Qayyah Moynihan
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I run a talent agency for models and actors with disabilities and visible differences. We've cast for Disney and Gucci — our clients' success is the best part of my job.
"We're four-times busier in terms of bookings since the year before," says Laura Johnson, who left …
Jenny Powers
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I was 26 when my son was diagnosed with Down syndrome after his birth. I've focused on building resiliency in myself and my children to cope with the challenges.
The author's son was diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth. The family chose to adopt another child…
Kelly Burch
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Walmart was ordered to pay $420,000 after firing a worker with Down syndrome. It tried to get a fresh trial, but just had that request denied.
After Walmart fired a store worker with Down syndrome in 2015 for "excessive absenteeism," it was o…
Grace Dean
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Wendy's offers man with Down syndrome his job back after sister alleges his manager fired him for not being able to 'perform the duties of a normal persons job'
The man's sister said she's looking into whether the restaurant wrongfully terminated a special-nee…
Britney Nguyen
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A groom asked his brother to be his best man with a message in a bottle, and the video is adorable
"He has the sweetest soul and has never said a bad word about anyone so it was a no brainer for him…
Rachel Hosie
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A Utah cheerleading squad left out a student with Down syndrome from their yearbook photo
The Shoreline Junior High cheerleading squad took a group photo with Morgyn Arnold, 14, but posted …
Sinéad Baker
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Chris Nikic, the first ever athlete with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon, is inspiring people around the world with a unique mantra
"One percent better," is the motto of 22-year-old Nikic, who completed the Ironman Florida back in …
Barnaby Lane
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Walmart fired an employee with Down syndrome who worked there for 16 years. A jury said it should pay her $125 million.
A jury awarded Marlo Spaeth, a former Walmart employee with Down syndrome, $125 million after Walma…
Hannah Towey
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A 21-year-old man made history as the first ever athlete with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon
Chris Nikic swam 2.4 miles, cycled 112 miles, and ran 26.2 miles in a time of 16 hours 46 minutes a…
Barnaby Lane
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Google wants people with Down syndrome to record themselves speaking to help train its AI to recognize unique speech patterns
Google is aiming to change that with a new initiative dubbed "Project Understood." The company is p…
Aaron Holmes
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Aditya Tiwari, India’s youngest single father invites 10,000 homeless people and orphans to his wedding
I have no words for this man.
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LuLaRoe stood by a seller who mocked people with Down syndrome - and customers are furious
"After speaking with the Retailer at great length, we believe his apology is sincere and accepted h…
Mary Hanbury
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Meet Aditya Tiwari, the youngest single man in India to adopt a child
A man doesn't have to be married to prove that he can be a loving father.