Republicans in the North Carolina legislature on Tuesday advanced a bill that would make it illegal to carry out abortions if the procedure is done because of the unborn child’s race, sex, or because of a prenatal diagnosis of possible Down Syndrome. The state’s Republican-led House’s Health committee approved the bill and forwarded it to…
North Carolina Advances ‘No Eugenics’ Bill Banning Discrimination-Based Abortions
Arkansas Asks Supreme Court to Review Appeals Court Ruling Against Law Banning Down Syndrome Abortions
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge asked the Supreme Court late April 13 to review a decision by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals that held the U.S. Constitution guarantees a right to selectively abort unborn children with Down syndrome and in the process struck down an Arkansas law. The filing came the same day as…
Model Aspires to Become First Woman With Down Syndrome in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
A Minnesota native made history in 2017 by becoming the first woman with Down syndrome to compete in a Miss USA state pageant. Yet, she isn’t stopping there and now aims to be the first woman with Down syndrome to be featured in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. Mikayla Holmgren, 26, is a model, dancer,…
Swimmer With Down Syndrome Breaks World Record by Over 6 Seconds Without Realizing
The mom of an Australian swimming star guesses her daughter Tahnee Afuhaamango has broken over three dozen world records in her career. Incredibly, Tahnee, who has Down syndrome, broke one by over six seconds without even realizing it until returning home from the competition. On Feb. 6, after completing the 200-meter freestyle event in Darwin,…
Miracle Baby With Down Syndrome Overcomes 5 Percent Survival Odds: ‘The Lucky Few’
A baby girl with Down syndrome who was given a 5 to 10 percent chance of survival is thriving as she fast approaches her 2nd birthday. The proud parents are now sharing their baby daughter’s story in hopes to inspire others. The family believes that a Down syndrome diagnosis does not mean a life without…
Girl With Down Syndrome Asked Him to the School Dance; Now They’re Planning the Wedding
Last year, a 21-year-old man with Down syndrome attracted media attention for “defying the odds,” graduating from college and landing a job at UPS. Now, he and his girlfriend, who also has Down syndrome, are serving as a source of inspiration for special needs communities. Jake Pratt, now 22, and Grace Davies, 19, met at…
Aspiring Model With Down Syndrome, Aged 5, in Her Element as She Walks in Fashion Shows
An aspiring child model with Down syndrome is encouraging other children to trust that we all are beautiful in our own, unique way. Francesca Rausi, 5, has always loved the spotlight. Her mother, Michelle, a 44-year-old beauty therapist and semi-permanent technician with her own salon on the Mediterranean island of Malta, is encouraging her daughter…
Girl With Down Syndrome Was Told She Had ‘Failure to Thrive,’ Defeats Obstacles, Helps Others
Abigail Adams’s parents were once told by a doctor that she had a condition known as “failure to thrive.” However, the girl with Down syndrome has since grown up to become an athlete, actress, model, public speaker, and Down syndrome advocate, inspiring others to reach their full potential. But the road to achieving success wasn’t…
Baby With Down Syndrome Becomes Model After Mom, 46, Shares Her Photos Online
A baby with Down syndrome has defied the odds to become a model. Marnie Pree, now 2, has been scouted by a modeling agency after her proud mom, Sarah Pree, 46, from Kent, shared her photos online. Sarah says that although she was initially devastated by Marnie’s diagnosis during her pregnancy, she feels incredibly lucky…
Designer Fulfills Dream of Down Syndrome Man Who Saved for a Year to Buy Custom Suit
A supermarket employee with Down syndrome saved for a year to fulfill his long-held dream: to buy a very own exclusively tailored suit. He has finally seen the fruits of his labor, and his response to the beautiful garment is truly heartwarming. Nashville native and certified master bespoke clothier Stephen Richards Jr., who started his…
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