by: Angela McPhillips, DNP RN People with Down syndrome (DS) face unique challenges in healthcare settings. Sometimes the healthcare team skillfully meets these challenges. Other times, the experience is frustrating for the person with Down syndrome, their caregiver, and healthcare providers. What are some common challenges in healthcare settings that people...
Understanding the Three Different Types of Down Syndrome
Within our organization at DownSyndrome Achieves, some of us have children with Down syndrome. And we know how crucial it is to educate yourself about a Down syndrome diagnosis.To help your child live the fullest quality of life possible, it's crucial to understand how health conditions associated with these different...
World Down Syndrome Day: Facts and How to Show Your Support
Join the global movement on March 21st to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day - a day dedicated to promoting inclusion, advocacy, and equitable treatment for all. This year, we focus on dismantling stereotypes, embracing the uniqueness of trisomy 21, and coming together to support a future filled with greater understanding...
Down Syndrome Facts for Parents
Discover the essential insights on navigating the emotional and practical aspects of a Down syndrome diagnosis in your family. This post delves into understanding the condition, its types, and how it affects individuals differently. It's a guide to embracing the journey with knowledge and support, offering answers to crucial questions...
DownSyndrome Achieves and National Down Syndrome Society Team Up to Expand Down Syndrome Medical Research through Blood Sample Drive
DownSyndrome Achieves (DSA) is pleased to announce a partnership with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to host a blood sample drive to help expand medical research opportunities related to Down syndrome and co-occurring health conditions. The blood sample drive will be held at the NDSS Adult Summit in Cincinnati,...
Advocate Spotlight: Moti – Research paves the way for my child with DS and future generations
As a father and advocate for his daughter with Down syndrome, Moti shares why research today is critical to people with DS today but future generations as well. https://youtu.be/D3c0ros-2VE