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Man with Down Syndrome fired from job he has had for over 20 years without notice, say family

The family of a man with Down Syndrome are seeking answers after they say he was abruptly fired from the job he has held for more than 20 years. According to reports, Dennis Peek, of ...

Student with Down Syndrome makes history by being first to graduate from his college with the condition

In 2022, the world has learned time and again not to judge a book by its cover. And often we come across examples of human beings who show us that the sky is the limit! ...

Special Olympics star with Down syndrome retires after 27 years of working at the same supermarket

There is still a lot of stigma surrounding children born with Down syndrome. But hopefully, people like Philip Donahue, who are born with the condition can advocate for change around it! Philip has led an ...

40-year-old chose to become a single mom, says her life is complete after having her down syndrome baby

Choosing to become a mother is perhaps one of the most beautiful and selfless things a person can do. This 40-year-old single woman knew she wanted a baby, and when chance blessed her with one ...

Boy with Down syndrome found starving and locked in attic is reunited with officers who rescued him

In 2010 a boy with Down syndrome was discovered in his family’s attic, starved and neglected by the one person who was supposed to care for him. Giovanni “Govi” Eastwood was 6 years old at the ...

Photographer captures the ‘unconditional’ love between Down syndrome couple

When a photographer in Ohio was asked to do the annual calendar for the Down Syndrome Association, little did she know the impact it would have on her. Mr. December was then 7-year-old Joey who ...

Couple with Down syndrome proved all doubters wrong: Lived happily for 25 years before tragedy struck

When Maryanne and Tommy Pilling fell in love, some people told them it wouldn’t last. But in July 1995, the devoted couple who had Down syndrome took the groundbreaking step of getting married. Despite all the haters ...

Florida woman gives birth to rare set of identical twins with Down syndrome

While the chances of giving birth to twins increased 72 percent between 1980 and 2018, it’s still pretty rare. About 33 out of every 1,000 births are twins. And what are the chances of identical ...

Couple with Down syndrome decide to have children, face criticism

Most of us can relate to being on the receiving end of other people’s opinions and questions when it comes to having children. Today, society has this silent pressure that you should have a good ...

“Proudest father on the planet” celebrates daughter with Down syndrome who just graduated from college

Graduating from college takes hard work, dedication, and determination, it’s not for everyone. But for many people the option has been taken away from them before they’ve had a chance to choose that path. This ...