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

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“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.

DANVILLE, Calif. -- Meet 31-year-old Chelsea Werner who is preparing to head to the Down Syndrome International World Championships for gymnastics. From the floor to the vault, the beam, and the ...