downsyndrome

26-year-old hopes to be first woman with Down syndrome in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

Mikayla Holmgren has already made history, and she’s hoping to do it again. The 26-year-old became the first woman with Down syndrome to...

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day

What is World Down Syndrome Day? World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed...

Chris Nikic shatters stereotypes to become first person with Down syndrome to complete an IRONMAN

Special Olympics athlete Chris Nikic crossed the finish line on Saturday to become the first person with Down syndrome to complete an...

Doctors receive guidelines for treating adults with Down Syndrome

According to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition and in...