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Ukrainian teen with Down syndrome meets his idol John Cena, who inspired him as he fled from Russia invasion

WWE star turned actor met the teen with Down syndrome who said Cena was his motivation during escape from Ukraine

The Independent UK

No bail for stepmother accused of murder

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.

AAP

Scots council forced into rethink over decision to cut summer school for kids with complex needs

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

Daily Record

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Demand for animal-assisted services grows, with pony time helping Owen relax, use sign language, slow down

Demand for animal-assisted services is growing across Australia and the benefits are being felt by a preschooler with Down syndrome who gets to hang out with — and have a snooze on — a pony.

ABC News

Lanarkshire girl gang 'harassed and laughed at' man with Down's syndrome in the street

Amy Ellis says her heartbroken Uncle John no longer wants to go out after being picked on in his home town by the cruel group of schoolgirls after he refused to buy them vapes.

Glasgow Live

Couple with Down's Syndrome see romance blossom despite lockdown

Emily and Luke met in August 2020 and have formed a loving relationship

Liverpool Echo

Couple with Down’s syndrome enjoyed fairytale lockdown romance after KFC first date

Emily and Luke, from Yorkshire, spoke about how they communicated through lockdown, their socially distanced meetings, and all about their first date at KFC

Daily Mirror

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Britain's Got Talent judges blown away by young dance group aiming to 'break down barriers'

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

Wales Online

BGT star 'kept going in lockdown by dancing' thrilled to be let loose on stage

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

Daily Mirror

Adolph M. Maestranzi, a Special Olympics silver medalist, memorialized after his death at 70

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Community commissions own drawings to show 'impact' of controversial development on the Downs

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

Bristol Post

Benjamin Hochman: ‘Albert Pujols has inspired my life.’ Slugger’s return touches St. Louisans with Down syndrome.

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

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

University of Queensland hires assistants living with Down syndrome for Gen Z study

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.

ABC News

The kiss that ended the chaos: Anna Neubauer’s best photograph

‘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’

The Guardian - UK

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Bangkok Post

Down syndrome kids 'deserve education'

The importance of education for Down syndrome children was covered during an online forum marking World Down Syndrome Day organised by the Department of Mental Health's Rajanukul Institute on Monday.

Wales Online

The lovely friendships six year-old with Down’s syndrome makes at mainstream school

Gwilym Birkett's parents said they are glad they sent their son to mainstream primary

The Guardian - UK

‘We are a family’: the former Spurs footballer running a team for kids with Down’s syndrome

Allan Cockram’s Brentford Penguins FC never turn a child away – and never play without smiles. The Guardian angel helps him relive a childhood dream

The Independent UK

Down Syndrome Bill could fail if amendments proposed, peers warned

Concerns have been raised about its current drafting, including over a lack of funding guarantees.

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Daily Mirror

Couple with Down's syndrome who fell in love at first sight enjoy emotional wedding

Andrew and Leah Taylor-Jones from Runcorn, Cheshire, were both looking for love - and they had nearly found each other several times before they finally shared an instant connection at a 'fate' meeting

Daily Mirror

Schoolgirl, 5, with Down's Syndrome becomes face of big brands - including River Island

A five-year-old girl with Down's Syndrome is championing diversity within the fashion industry and has become the latest face of various well-known brands, including JD Sports and River Island

Wales Online

Dad fights back against trolls who say he should 'stop having kids' as two are disabled

Ben Seal shares videos on TikTok to document his day-to-day life raising six-year-old Henry Seal, who has autism, and 17-month-old Reggie Seal, who has Down's syndrome

Chronicle Live

Sunderland maternity unit first in region to deliver care boxes for babies with Down's Syndrome

Organisers said support for families of children with Down’s Syndrome is 'not always readily available in hospitals'

The Guardian - UK

My brilliant brother has Down’s syndrome. Is it wrong to fear getting pregnant myself?

I’ve always wanted to start a family, but I’m paralysed by the idea of having a disabled child – and diagnostic tests feel like a betrayal

The Independent UK

WHO forced to apologise for ‘ignorant’ Down Syndrome Facebook post

Global health body wrote that it ‘appreciates feedback’ on Facebook post that drew immediate outrage

The Independent UK

Woman can take Down’s syndrome abortion fight to Court of Appeal

Heidi Crowter will appeal against a ruling which dismissed her challenge to a law which allows abortion up to birth for babies with Down’s Syndrome.

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