Down Syndrome

Ashley Zambelli was 28 weeks pregnant with her third daughter when she received the shock diagnosis.

Kaitlin Olson stars alongside Woody Harrelson in new comedy "Champions" alongside a group of actors with intellectual disabilities.

Kevin Iannucci writes about his experience of starring in the upcoming film Champions, with Woody Harrelson, in this exclusive essay.

Three new anti-abortion bills were introduced on Friday as advocates attended the first March for Life rally since the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Many doctors and parents treat a Down syndrome diagnosis as if it is deserving of a death sentence.

"It is not your responsibility to step in for your parents' lack of plan for your sister's care," one user pointed out.

The teenager said the babysitting requests have made her want to leave home.

"At my last straw I was working full time, no days off with the wife, and no money (literally) after scraping by with what I needed for rent," said the worker.

The cool young social media user – complete with purple hair - has been created as a response to "perfect" internet personas and lack of high-profile people with disabilities.

The young girl was being isolated from other students with some parents petitioning against her learning alongside their children.

Heidi Crowter fought to change a law that says abortions can be performed up to birth if the child is at risk of "serious" handicap.

This young man doesn't let his Down Syndrome define him—he is an award-winning photographer, and now, a TikTok sensation.

Hannah Yeary's mother was told that Hannah would not be allowed into the aquarium without a mask or face shield, despite the fact that the four-year-old has trouble wearing either.

In many parts of the world, a Down Syndrome diagnosis is an effective death sentence. Mothers carrying babies with this and other chromosomal conditions face immense pressure to abort.

The congresswoman had previously expressed support for the QAnon conspiracy theory but later disavowed it.

The policy was intended to combat cyberbullying. "This was never designed to be a long-term solution, and while the intention was good, it became clear that the approach was wrong," TikTok said.

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, an abortion rights ally, vetoed a bill today that would have banned abortions after a Down syndrome diagnosis.

After discovering that smart home devices don't pick up atypical speech patterns, Google and the Canadian Down Syndrome Society have aligned to improve accessibility.

Bailey Edwards cheers not only for Biloxi Junior High's football team, but also for her teammates and community.

Jason Eagan's story has gone viral after his sister shared details of his abuse online.

"They'll censor my post of my most favorite person in the world ... Inexplicable," Palin wrote. "Unbelievable … And scary."

ACLU Pennsylvania Legislative Director Elizabeth Randol called the bill "unconstitutional."

Under the new law, doctors who perform abortions on a fetus diagnosed with Down syndrome could face 18 months in prison.

The 22-year-old took home the Spirit of Miss USA award.

The problem with Zika birth defects is that they may not be detectable to doctors until relatively late in pregnancy.

Trump's veep approved a law prohibiting women from terminating a pregnancy based upon, among other things, a fetus's Down syndrome status.

Russia's 12.5 million disabled people are rarely seen in public—and some Russians prefer it that way.