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AI used to make 'fetishised' images of disabled womenSome account owners use artificial intelligence to manipulate real images of non-disabled women, making them appear to have Down syndrome, ...
World Down Syndrome Day 2025: Who was Dr Jérôme Lejeune, the man known for his cause for Down syndromeIn July 1958, Dr Jérôme Lejeune, along with others at Raymond Turpin's laboratory, analysed the number of chromosomes from a child's tissue...
Mattel embraces diversity by adding to Barbie collections; Here is what it looks likeTwo new inclusive Barbies have been released by Mattel: a Black Barbie with Down syndrome and a blind Barbie. These dolls were created with...
Andrea Fay Friedman, beloved actress with down syndrome, passes away at 53Friedman's portrayal of Amanda Swanson in "Life Goes On" and her voice acting in "Family Guy" showcased her talent and resilience in the fa...
Research identifies overactive gene as reason for premature ageing in Down's SyndromeOveractivity of a gene called DYRK1A on chromosome 21 leads to accelerated ageing, in people with Down's Syndrome, according to a study by ...
Mattel introduces its first Barbie with Down syndromeMattel has unveiled its first Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome. The toy was created in partnership with the National Do...
World Down Syndrome: Know all about the genetic condition affecting more than 30K children in IndiaThe objective of this day is to spread awareness about Down Syndrome, a rare genetic condition.
Heidi Crowter, a woman with Down's syndrome, loses appeal against abortion laws in UKHeidi Crowter, 27, suffering from Down’s Syndrome, fails to win the abortion law challenge in the court of appeal. The case is about permit...
Employee with down syndrome fired from Wendy’s in USWendy’s in North Carolina's Stanley fires an employee. His family is outraged.
23-year-old girl with Down syndrome becomes India's first to be selected for global fashion showRiza gave online auditions in February this year and was selected.
Down Syndrome Day: Is the condition inherited? What are its symptoms?Music and art are frequently used in therapy of kids with Down Syndrome.
How India helped to rewrite relationships between the disabled and their familiesIt all began from the personal story of Enosh Cassel, one of the three Israeli producers of My Hero Brother. In 2011, Cassel took his 29-ye...
'Moments of Magic' program upskills childcare givers in BengaluruThe program has 4 training modules with the help of a panel to understand what specific attributes are needed for a well rounded care giver.
Defeating disability with song & dance is no mean taskArmed with an Arts-based Therapy (ABT) course certification, Gitanjali and her husband S Sarangan founded the Snehadhara Foundation in 2012.
Coping with a Down Syndrome childParents of children born with Down Syndrome often struggle to cope with the baffling new realities of their lives.
One among 1,000 live births in India has 'Down Syndrome': Health minister NaddaNadda said the chances of 'Down Syndrome' in India are reduced because marriages take place early in the country.
- US engineer defends Google in defamation trial
An American engineer sought to clear Google of defamation charges at a trial over the broadcast in Italy of video showing the bullying of a...