Peter Pan and Wendy

We are excited to see Peter Pan and Wendy!

https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/photo-gallery/49101593/image/49129298/Noah-Matthews-Matofsky-as-Slightly-in-Peter-Pan-Wendy-Poster/amp

James Martin, actor with Down syndrome, as he accepts Oscar

Oscars audience sings "Happy Birthday" to James Martin, actor with Down syndrome, as he accepts awardhttps://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/oscars-2023-james-martin-happy-birthday-down-syndrome-irish-goodbye/

Student gets lead in HS play

student with Down syndrome plays lead role in his high school play

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/dekalb-county/inclusion-is-our-strength-metro-atlanta-school-makes-special-needs-student-feel-like-celebrity/5FX3MLDNPRFADHLUGLLOGI4464/?outputType=amp

DS hoodie for WDSD!

Get a 321 Down syndrome hoodie to show your support of #WDSD #DownSyndrome 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1420536040/down-syndrome-321-unisex-hooded-zip?ref=share_v4_lx

A mom learned she has mosaic Down syndrome

A mom of 3 learned she had mosaic Down syndrome through genetic testing. https://www.aol.com/amphtml/mom-3-learned-she-had-174539401.html

High school golfer

High School golfer inspires team, makes history as first player with Down syndrome.

https://www.wesh.com/amp/article/lake-mary-high-school-golf-team/43252281

WDSD T-shirt!

Get a cool T-shirt for World Down Syndrome Day! https://www.etsy.com/shop/graceryanrose #DownSyndrome #wdsd

family face deportation over young son with down syndrome

A family is facing deportation because their young son with down syndrome has been deemed a “taxpayer burden”.

https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/travel-stories/perth-family-face-deportation-over-young-son-with-down-syndrome/news-story/24c94a9da9a3b7451a84e306764a182c?amp

man who raped young woman with DS is deported

Pakistani man who raped young woman with Down Syndrome is deported from Ireland

Pakistani national Faisal Ellahi hit the headlines in December 2015 when a jury found him guilty of the callous attack after a five-week trial.

https://m.sundayworld.com/crime/irish-crime/pakistani-man-who-raped-young-woman-with-down-syndrome-is-deported-from-ireland/148761776.html

‘Why can’t we be the hero?’

‘Why can’t we be the hero?’: George Webster on acting, ambition, romance and big breaksHe is a CBeebies star, a Bafta winner, an author and an ambassador for people with Down’s syndrome. Is there anything George can’t do? Well, there is one thing, says his mother

https://amp.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/feb/28/george-webster-interview-cbeebies-downs-syndrome

Family of man with DS fighting to keep him out of locked LTC ward

“They’re wanting to shove him into a locked ward. My brother has a life. He can have conversations with you, about movies and, hell, ask you questions. He wants to get to know you. He’s not long-term care material,” she said.

https://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/family-of-saskatoon-man-with-down-syndrome-fighting-to-keep-him-out-of-locked-long-term-care-ward-1.6293045

player has been barred after allegedly mocking

A Sunday League player has been barred by his club after allegedly mocking the name of rivals called Down Syndrome Awareness FC.

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/player-kicked-out-club-after-26346084.amp

Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s.

More research is being done around a link between Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s.

https://www.kmov.com/2023/02/27/research-suggests-link-between-alzheimers-down-syndrome/?outputType=amp

seeking a friend

mother's viral social media post seeking a friend

https://people.com/human-interest/mom-offers-to-pay-someone-to-spend-time-with-son-who-has-down-syndrome/

New LEGO Friends will include DS

The new hoard of LEGO Friends will include characters with a multitude of disabilities, including limb differences, Down Syndrome, and vitiligo

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11776501/amp/New-gen-LEGO-Friends-include-characters-limb-differences-Syndrome.html

Positive behavior support webinar 4/7

Free Webinar: Positive Behaviour Support for Individuals with Down Syndrome

April 7, 2021 • 7:00-8:30 pm

Details and registration: DSRF.org/webinars

#DownSyndrome

Stories for WDSD 2021

The best way to promote awareness of Down syndrome is for people with Down syndrome to share their own stories in their own words. 

If you have a story that you would like to share with the world you can share it here:

worlddownsyndromeday.org/stories

Best. Oscar. Moment.

The Peanut Butter Falcon star Zack Gottsagen made history as the Academy Awards’ first presenter with Down syndrome

A love story

Nick and Gabi reunite on TV.

Police called for 6 year old with DS

Mother Says School District Called Police After 6-Year-Old Daughter With Down Syndrome Pretended To Shoot Teacher With Finger