In Canada, "the average lifespan of someone with Down syndrome is about 60 years old," said Dr. Brian Skotko, senior author ...

As It Happens Barbie with Down syndrome 'looks just like me,' says woman who helped design it Kayla McKeon of the National Down Syndrome Society helped Mattel ‘get the characteristics down to a T’ ...

Down Syndrome And Intellectual Disability The majority of children with Down Syndrome experience some degree of intellectual disability, which is typically classified as mild to moderate.

Last week, CBS News shocked the world with its report claiming that Iceland was on the verge of "eradicating" Down syndrome. Upon a closer look, it is clear that Iceland is not eliminating Down ...

NDP asks Ottawa to reverse decision barring Down Syndrome woman from Canada By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 30, 2012 11:53 am 3 min read ...

A New Democrat MP is demanding the federal government reverse a decision to bar a family from India from emigrating to Canada to join their son in B.C. because their adult daughter has Down Syndrome.

People with Down syndrome are living longer than ever and a new photo project in Nova Scotia is celebrating that. It aims to upend stereotypes and share the good news. Jon Tattrie has the story.

The Valentine Brothers — one of whom has Down syndrome — have amassed more than 8 million followers on TikTok. In 2022, Sofia Jirau became the first Victoria’s Secret model with Down syndrome.

But as the mother of 2 children with Down syndrome, it makes me very nervous. I'm not willing to see my kids used as poster children for the anti-abortion movement. Rather, I see the attention that ...

A New Democrat MP is demanding the federal government reverse a decision to bar a family from India from emigrating to Canada to join their son in B.C. because their adult daughter has Down Syndrome.