Down syndrome influencers have found fame and money thanks to social media — which also harbors problematic Down syndrome content powered by AI.

We live in a time when the world is striving to be more “woke.” Buzzwords like diversity, equity, inclusion, and ...

Books Giving a voice to Down syndrome success stories, new book shows people living their best lives Published: Jun. 01, 2025, 7:00 a.m.

The gala pairs local celebrities with individuals with Down syndrome for a dance competition that raises funds and awareness. "It's a big fundraiser and just a way to get the community together.

Down syndrome communities have built strong followings on social media, using well-known hashtags like #DownSyndrome and #DownSyndromeAwareness to connect and share their stories.

“I take very good care of my heart.” Woodward, 35, knows she’s lucky. Born with a heart defect — like nearly half of all people with Down syndrome — she received her donor heart in 2012.

People with Down syndrome have a unique genetic predisposition: overexpression of the APP gene due to trisomy of chromosome 21 leads to overproduction of beta-amyloid (Aβ) protein, making them a ...