Down Syndrome World Magazine Blog Archive
GLOBAL Receives AADMD “Local Hero” Award
The Global Down Syndrome Foundation is attending and presenting at the 21st annual American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry (AADMD) One Voice Conference, May 4-7, at the Westin Denver International Airport Today, May 5, 2023, GLOBAL and self-advocate Taylor Shelsta will graciously accept the AADMD “Local Hero” award recognizing the outstanding work and dedication […]
Posted on May 05, 2023
Going for Gold: Elana Meyers Taylor & Nico Taylor
From Down Syndrome World Issue 3, 2022 ELANA MEYERS TAYLOR, has collected numerous inspiring accolades throughout her life. She is perhaps most known for making history in the 2022 Beijing Olympics, receiving her fifth medal (she has three silver and two bronze) in bobsledding. Taylor is the most decorated black Olympic winter sports athlete and […]
Posted on January 10, 2023
Collettey’s Cookies: The Taste of Sweet Success
From Down Syndrome WorldTM 2022 Issue 2 of 4, written by Emmy Award winner Hanna Atkinson The Taste of Sweet Success This article was published in the award-winning Down Syndrome World™ magazine. Become a member to read all the articles and get future issues delivered to your door! What does success look like? Let me […]
Posted on October 28, 2022
Researcher Profile: Keith Smith
Since childhood, Keith Smith has been curious about how “life” works, including why people are born different or get sick with diseases like cancer or Alzheimer’s. Today, as the Laboratory Sciences Program Manager at the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome, Keith gets to feed his curiosity by overseeing the day-to-day operations of Dr. Joaquín […]
Posted on December 27, 2021
Building More Than Muscle
From Down Syndrome WorldTM 2021 Issue 3 of 4 Denver Bronco Justin Simmons and GLOBAL model Leeon Grullon share how balance is the key to good health and a good life. This article was published in the award-winning Down Syndrome World™ magazine. Become a member to read all the articles and get future issues delivered to […]
Posted on October 13, 2021
What You Should Know About Celiac Disease & Down Syndrome
From Down Syndrome WorldTM 2021 Issue 3 of 4 Symptoms, Treatment, and Misconceptions This article was published in the award-winning Down Syndrome World™ magazine. Become a member to read all the articles and get future issues delivered to your door! WHAT IS CELIAC DISEASE? Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that is triggered by eating gluten. […]
Posted on September 28, 2021
How An Unexpected Diagnosis Unveiled A Beautiful Treasure
Actress, advocate, and mother of 3, Caterina Scorsone shares how having a child with Down syndrome challenged her to open her mind. What she discovered changed her life. Best known for her role as Dr. Amelia Shepherd on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, award-winning actress Caterina Scorsone has spent her career playing different characters by learning how […]
Posted on July 29, 2021