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A woman charged with murder over the death of her four-year-old stepdaughter, who had Down syndrome, has been refused bail in a Brisbane court.

The number of kids being offered places has been reduced to just 37 to save £62,000.

Head judge, Simon Cowell, called the performance his 'favourite audition'

A group of dancers who are 'born to perform' finally got the chance to appear on Britain's Got Talent in front of the judges

In an era when parents often were urged to institutionalize children with Down syndrome, the Maestranzis ‘chose an alternative path, helping him essentially to live a life of his own choosing,’ said Bob Okazaki, former head of Avenues to Independence.

"It will forever change the face of the Downs if this goes ahead"

LAKE SAINT LOUIS, Mo. — Dan Mertz casually typed on his computer when a scream pierced his ears.

In an Australian first, four research assistants with Down syndrome are gathering data on how young adults living with the disability are faring across the country.

‘Megan was five when I first met her. She has Down’s syndrome and is nonverbal but we really connected – by blasting out the Moana and Frozen soundtracks’