New Growth Charts for Children with Down Syndrome Children with Down syndrome grow differently from other children. However, advances in medical care, access to care, and improved life expectancy suggest that contemporary growth patterns may have improved... read more
Members of the Chicagoland D.A.D.S. group were recently interviewed for an article in the Daily Herald. See the article here. For more information about Chicagoland D.A.D.S., click here.
The ABLE National Resource Center has constructed an informal survey to gather a better understanding of the level of enthusiasm behind creating ABLE accounts and how potential beneficiaries may utilize these accounts for purposes of maintaining and incre... read more
Caregivers of Family Members with Down syndrome: Study Participants needed Quality of Life and Stress: How has your life been affected? If you are a caregiver of a family member with Down syndrome, we want to know how your quality of life and stres... read more
See local rhythmic gymnast Regan on the news for her participation in the State Games in Normal, Illinois earlier this month: watch interview
Design for America DFA is a national network of college students using design to create local and social impact. We are bringing together 80 students from 29 universities to design for: Enhancing the lives of those aff ected by Down Syndrome We are seeki... read more
Jennifer Friedland Moments after I delivered my first born, Sam, and after the nurses measured him, weighed him, cleaned him, and swaddled him, my husband, Dave, brought him to me. I was elated. While Dave was holding him at my bedside, I looked up at Sam... read more
Anne Reinertson WOW the ENTIRE school was cheering for our Regan! The world is changing…that is what I truly felt the day Regan came home from Kindergarten all excited to show me what was in her backpack. She helped me open her backpack, and there it wa... read more
By Claire Hope loves to dance! Whether it is Irish dance, ballet, tap, or just boogying to the music at home, Hope loves it all. Hope started Irish dancing when she was in kindergarten, at the age of 6. Her older sister Therese had danced with the Trinity... read more
