GLOBAL Down Syndrome Foundation Blog
Exclusive Interview with the Down Syndrome Coalition for El Paso President – Amelia Rau
The Down Syndrome Coalition for El Paso (DSCEP), established in 2015 in partnership with the El Paso Community Foundation, focuses on outreach and fundraising events for individuals with Down syndrome. Recent initiatives include launching an inclusive preschool, creating employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through Gozos Ice Cream Shop, and addressing [...]Posted on November 26, 2024
In Loving Memory of Quincy Jones
A sad morning for GLOBAL and the world. This morning, we woke up to shocking and very sad news that our dear friend, mentor, supporter and champion, music legend Quincy Jones has passed away. Our hearts ache for his family and his loved ones. Quincy lived an enormous life and gave back to this world with all his heart. How […]
Posted on November 05, 2024
A Loving Tribute to Carla Gene Shankle
A message from GLOBAL’s President & CEO, Michelle Sie Whitten Cable Baby & Role Model Growing up in the cable TV industry in Colorado (as I remember it) there were several friendly “camps” – the Bob Magness/John Malone camp, the Bill Daniels camp, the Glenn Jones camp, and the Gene Schneider camp to name a […]
Posted on June 27, 2024
GLOBAL & JACK’S BASKET JOIN FORCES TO OFFER FREE GLOBAL MEMBERSHIPS FOR NEW PARENTS
GLOBAL is thrilled to partner with Jack’s Basket to gift FREE one-year GLOBAL memberships to new parents who recently received a prenatal or postnatal Down syndrome diagnosis. Thanks to Jack’s Basket’s extensive distribution network, thousands of parents will enjoy newfound access to research and medical care GLOBAL Webinars and the award-winning Down Syndrome World magazine. […]
Posted on June 03, 2024
GLOBAL Chosen as Top Charity at Largest Conference for Women-Owned Businesses
We are honored to share that GLOBAL was selected as the top winner at the CEO Success Community Playing for Charity Corporate Night during the WBENC National Tradeshow in Denver in March 2024. This is the largest conference for women-owned businesses, connecting them with Fortune 500 companies through seminars and special events. “We selected GLOBAL […]
Posted on May 29, 2024
Washington Post: Crnic Institute Trials Helping Patients with Down Syndrome Regression Disorder “Wake Up”
For many families, the threat of Down Syndrome Regression Disorder (DSRD) feels harrowing and constant. Gratefully, two scientists are leading the charge to understand and treat this heartbreaking condition, and thanks to one relentless mom/advocate, they’re working together. Crnic Institute Executive Director Dr. Joaquin Espinosa and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Director of Neuroimmunology had no […]
Posted on May 13, 2024
Exclusive Interview with the DSA of Southern New Jersey’s Co-Executive Directors
When the Down Syndrome Association of Southern New Jersey (DSASNJ) was formed in 2003, the small group of founding parents were focused on supporting their young children with Down syndrome. As those children have grown and blossomed over 20 years, DSASNJ has grown to service individuals and families from the prenatal stage to adulthood. […]
Posted on April 30, 2024