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Down Syndrome

Dream comes true for teen Wolfpack fan with special needs

  • Jan 4

Texas attorney told officials he killed son in 'horrible accident'

  • Dec 6, 2024

NC couple with Down syndrome warms hearts in viral proposal video

  • Nov 18, 2023
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EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK: Billie Eilish collab with TidalWave Comics

  • Oct 9, 2023

Gymnast with Down syndrome prepares for 3rd world championship

  • Aug 18, 2023

N.C. State hosts Victory Day in support of those with Down syndrome

  • Aug 5, 2023

Mattel introduces first Barbie doll with Down syndrome

  • Apr 25, 2023

How 'hidden' workers could be solution to workforce shortage

  • Feb 21, 2023

Latest Videos

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NC native, actor with Down syndrome makes film debut in "Horsegirls"

  • Aug 22
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N.C. State hosts Victory Day in support of those with Down syndrome

  • Aug 5, 2023
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N.C. State hosts Victory Day in support of those with Down syndrome

  • Aug 4, 2023
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'Inclusion and acceptance': Gigi's Playhouse fosters community at new Cary location

  • Feb 11, 2023
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Bitty & Beau's Coffee empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

  • Feb 2, 2023
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Baby from Ashville to be featured in Times Square in honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month

  • Aug 24, 2022
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Horse therapy changing lives at SoléAna Stables

  • Dec 29, 2020
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Apex HS student with Down syndrome crowned homecoming king

  • Oct 6, 2021

Latest Stories

'Inclusion and acceptance': Gigi's Playhouse fosters community at new Cary location

Gigi's Playhouse opens new location in Cary offering life skills, literacy, speech therapy and career development programs.

  • Feb 14, 2023

Baby from Asheville to be featured in Times Square in honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month

A North Carolina baby will be featured in the bright lights of Broadway to launch Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

  • Aug 24, 2022

Family displaced by Hurricane Katrina finds new community in Texas Special Olympics

"Someone once asked us, 'If you had the ability to take away her Down syndrome, would you do it?' I don't think we would because that's what makes her Ainsley."

  • Jun 17, 2022

1st grader with Down syndrome surprised with mini UPS truck

DREAM DELIVERY: The first grader pulled up to school in a mini UPS truck and delivered packages of presents to his classmates.

  • Jun 9, 2022

Victoria's Secret campaign features first model with Down syndrome

The Puerto Rican model appeared alongside 17 other women to promote the new all-day-comfort Love Cloud collection.

  • Feb 18, 2022