Category: Down syndome

Boy With Down Syndrome Becomes Award-Winning Photographer

When he was born, doctors didn’t believe he would amount to anything. Look how he’s thriving now. (Video courtesy of downsandtowns) …


Girl with Down Syndrome Is Unstoppable in Her Accomplishments

She worked twice as hard to prove that she could win, and she is awesome! (Video courtesy of showtimewerner) …


Down Syndrome Best Friends Shine at the Prom

They never let their special needs stop them from doing what they love. …


14-Year-Old With Down Syndrome Completes Mini-Triathlon After Meeting His Ironman Inspiration

A 14-year-old who has Down syndrome and lives in Florida was recently inspired to accomplish a mini-triathlon, becoming the youngest with the genetic condition ever to accomplish the feat. Caleb Prewitt from Jacksonville found motivation to participate in athletics after meeting his role model, 21-year-old Chris Nikic—an accomplished triathlete who also has Down syndrome. Before…


Meet Collette: An Inspirational Cookie Entrepreneur

Six failures couldn’t stop this young lady from trying but made her a cookie entrepreneur.


South Dakota Governor Will Propose Bill on Monday to Ban Abortions of Down Syndrome Babies

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem announced on Saturday she will introduce a bill to her state’s legislature on Monday that would ban abortion of babies based solely on a diagnose of Down Syndrome. The Republican governor made the decision on the 48th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Roe v. Wade, which…


South Dakota Governor Will Propose Bill to Ban Abortions of Down Syndrome Babies

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem announced on Jan. 23 that she’ll introduce a bill to her state’s legislature on Jan. 25 that would ban abortion of babies based solely on a diagnose of Down syndrome. The Republican governor made the decision on the 48th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Roe v….