by Dan DeMarle | Nov 26, 2023 | Christmas, Down Syndrome, Holidays, Shopping
“Our story began in the fall of 2016. John had entered his last year of school attending Huntington High School and Wilson Tech, where he studied retailing and customer service. At the same time, his Dad, Mark, was beginning to build some online businesses. John...
by Dan DeMarle | Aug 22, 2023 | Down Syndrome, Genetic Disorders, Uncategorized
In Bordeaux, a British powerlifter with Down Syndrome is a walking, pressing, squatting inspiration to all who watch him compete, and he’s just bagged the 5th gold medal of his career. At just 127 pounds (57 kg) Dan MacGauley took first place in the European Bench...
by Dan DeMarle | May 24, 2023 | Disability, Down Syndrome, Genetic Disorders
In partnership with the National Down Syndrome Society, Mattel unveils the first-ever Barbie doll with Down syndrome.
by Dan DeMarle | Jun 7, 2022 | Down Syndrome, Social Media
Adam Libby, who has Down syndrome, has 1.7 million followers who can’t get enough of his videos showing the charming amateur chef preparing — and then, most importantly, eating — an array of dishes. Read More >
by Dan DeMarle | Jun 5, 2022 | Down Syndrome, Genetic Disorders, Medicine
The nation’s pediatricians are getting updated advice on how to provide the best care for children with Down syndrome from when they are still in utero through early adulthood. Read more
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 13, 2020 | Down Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Genetic Disorders, Genetic Disorders, Recommended Reading
“The Memory Keeper’s Daughter: A Novel” by Kim Edwards, 2005 by Penguin Group. The novel detailing the lives of a family, where the twin daughter is born with Down Syndrome.