โI started cryingโ: Cypress 6-year-old to be featured in Times Square representing Down Syndrome community
Haddie Christensen will be part of the annual National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Times Square Video presentation.
Humble ISD substitute teacher allegedly hit special needs student after washing her mouth out with soap
Humble ISD sub allegedly assaulted special needs student, washed their mouth out with soap
โCompletely defenselessโ: Caregiver in Brazoria Co. accused of starving, severely beating 51-year-old with Down Syndrome
Starved and severely abused. Itโs what one Brazoria County woman said happened to her 51-year-old brother who has Down Syndrome, and it all allegedly happened at the hands of the man who was supposed to be taking care of him.
Mattel unveils first-ever Barbie doll with Down Syndrome as part of Fashionistas line
Mattel, the parent company of Barbie, announced the addition of a new Barbie doll with Down Syndrome, in a step toward inclusivity.
GiGiโs Playhouse Sugar Land gives hope to mother after baby diagnosed with down syndrome
When Benita Leon discovered she was pregnant, she and her husband were overjoyed with excitement, hopes and plans for their babyโs future. Those hopes and plans came to sudden halt when a doctor delivered the news that their baby was diagnosed with down syndrome. Uncertain for what the future would now hold for her child, Leon felt overwhelmed and helpless. Luckily, help was on the way to guide her and her family through their journey.
This momโs posts will reframe the way you see Down syndrome
Katie Herrygers opened the month of October with the following message for her Facebook friends: โ(It's) Down Syndrome Awareness Month and I'm here to answer any questions and share stories if...
Fort Bend County database program aims to help people with special needs who wander
SUGAR LAND, Texas โ People with special needs in Fort Bend County can now benefit from a program that helps people get home safely if found alone or in times of emergency. The system includes a current digital picture, demographic information and caregiver contacts. According to the Fort Bend website, Fort Bend County residents are eligible who have a cognitive impairment or disability that may affect their ability to communicate. The program also requires that anyone enrolling an individual or themselves be either a family member or legal guardian of the individual. The information is placed in a database that can be accessed in a police vehicle or at the police station.
United Memorial offering free mobile coronavirus testing unit in Houston
HOUSTON โ United Memorial Medical Center has rolled out a new tool in the fight against coronavirus. This mobile testing unit is the first of its kind in the Houston area, said UMMC spokeswoman Duni Hebron. โWe just stepped up and did what we think is right for us to do.โOn Wednesday, the mobile testing unit rolled up to The Jubilee Autism and Down Syndrome Center of Texas in southeast Houston. โSo, we appreciate it very much.โThe mobile testing unit offers more than testing but a peace of mind. Weโre very grateful for it.โFor more information about the UMMC coronavirus mobile testing unit, call 1-866-333-COVID (1-866-333-26843) or visit www.ummcscreening.com/.