#downs-syndrome — Public Fediverse posts

First professional St Nick with Down’s syndrome inducted into International Santa Claus Hall of Fame
By Ramon Antonio Vargas

Atlanta’s Bradley Carlisle first played Kris Kringle for kids with Down’s syndrome and has now completed elite Santa Academy

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/05/first-professional-santa-claus-downs-syndrome-hall-of-fame

#Atlanta #Downssyndrome #Christmas #USnews #TheGuardian #RamonAntonioVargas

First professional St Nick with Down’s syndrome inducted into International Santa Claus Hall of Fame https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/05/first-professional-santa-claus-downs-syndrome-hall-of-fame #Atlanta #DownsSyndrome #Christmas #UsNews

‘You have to sit quietly until you die’: The families failed by England’s social care system
By Claudia Efemini

Carers tell of their struggles to get loved ones the support they need, and the emotional and financial toll caring takes on their own lives

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/29/you-have-to-sit-quietly-until-you-die-the-families-failed-by-englands-social-care-system

#Socialcare #AndyBurnham #Alzheimers #Dementia #Downssyndrome #Autism #Disability #Health #TheGuardian #ClaudiaEfemini

‘When I go out, people throw jabs at us’: the Nigerian families fighting for their disabled children
By Ajifa Solomon

Stigma and superstition surround those with disabilities such as Down’s syndrome and cerebral palsy. But there is a growing move to raise awareness and increase inclusivity

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jul/16/when-i-go-out-people-throw-jabs-at-us-the-nigerian-families-fighting-for-their-disabled-children

#Globalhealth #Globaldevelopment #Nigeria #Disability #Downssyndrome #Africa #Worldnews #TheGuardian #AjifaSolomon

#reading #books #bookstodon #DownsSyndrome
A touching account of the affection between two adult brothers, one of whom has Downs Syndrome, and the problems encountered in getting suitable help for him.

(@)thebiomics [Instagram]: #downssyndrome #breakthrough https://www.instagram.com/p/DHYTjreuAuI/?igsh=azl1ZmV4cG5wdnV5 #forgoodorill

Alice cooked chicken tenders to have with her dinner tonight. That required very little intervention from me and it looked like she has internalized the process because she didn't need a recipe. #cooking #food #foodporn #DownsSyndrome #independence #accessibility

"A Neanderthal child with Down’s syndrome survived until at least the age of six, according to a new study whose findings hint at compassionate caregiving among the extinct, archaic human species."

https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/jun/26/fossil-of-neanderthal-child-with-downs-syndrome-hints-at-early-humans-compassion?CMP=share_btn_url

#Anthropology #Neanderthals #DownsSyndrome #CovaNegra

Sally Phillips ‘so upset’ after son with Down’s syndrome rejected by trampoline park | Down's syndrome | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/mar/29/sally-phillips-so-upset-after-son-with-downs-syndrome-rejected-by-trampoline-park

#DownsSyndrome
#Ableism
#TrampolinePark
#OxygenActiveplay
#London
#DownsSyndromeAssociation
#BritishGymnasticsAssociation

#DownsSyndrome #nationaldownssyndromeday

This is great. PSA re Downs Syndrome. Watch and share!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=BJDSYvlpEJSGVH3-&v=9HpLhxMFJR8

#potential #DownsSyndrome #humans

'm listening to, "Ken Ross from Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association" https://www.expressfm.com/podcasts/local-interviews/episode/ken-ross-from-portsmouth-down-syndrome-association/ by Express FM featuring Ken Ross OBE from Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association.

#DownsSyndrome #Portsmouth #Solent

Wow - #TVLicensing and #GreenwichCouncil leave a woman with #downssyndrome and #learningdifficulties with a #criminalrecord after the Council who manage her finances screw up her direct debit, and then plead guilty for her in the fast track prosecution process after their screw up.

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/tv-licence-criminal-prosecution-london-single-justice-procedure-courts-licensing-b1129437.html

Alice, me and the harlequin before show #2 #nutcracker #ballet #DownsSyndrome

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyvWRtpPHHK/

When an athlete with Downs Syndrome sees his opponent's sadness when winning, he quickly runs to him & raises his hand too.
Perhaps we are the ones who have syndromes, while they are behaving the way everyone should.

#athletes #DownsSyndrome #kindnessmatters

Toy maker #Mattel has introduced its first #Barbie with #DownsSyndrome in a bid to make its famous doll range more inclusive.

In a statement on Tuesday, Mattel said it had worked with the National Down Syndrome Society in the #UnitedStates to make the doll, which has a shorter frame and longer torso than its other Barbies.

The new doll's face is also a rounder shape, and has almond-shaped eyes, smaller ears and a flat nasal bridge, Mattel said.

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/mattel-introduces-barbie-doll-with-downs-syndrome-2023-04-25/

Scientists look to people with Down syndrome to test Alzheimer's drugs

#DownsSyndrome #AlzheimersDisease
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/07/07/1110024857/scientists-look-to-people-with-down-syndrome-to-test-alzheimers-drugs