American toymaker Mattel has unveiled its first-ever Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome as part of its efforts to be more inclusive. In a press release unveiling the new doll, Mattel said it hopes the new addition will “allow even more children to see themselves in Barbie” and “inspire all children to tell more stories…
Mattell Launches 1st Barbie Doll With Down Syndrome
American toymaker Mattel has unveiled its first-ever Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome as part of its efforts to be more inclusive. In a press release unveiling the new doll, Mattel said it hopes the new addition will “allow even more children to see themselves in Barbie” and “inspire all children to tell more stories…
Mom Worried Her Baby With Down Syndrome Would Negatively Impact Her Older Daughter—But She Was Wrong
A mom who worried that her second baby’s Down syndrome diagnosis would shatter her older child’s chances at bonding with her sister was quickly proved wrong when the baby was born. It was the mom’s preconceptions about Down syndrome that were shattered, and her girls share a love like no other. Nikki Geib, 34, is…
After Adopting Siblings, Couple Gives Birth to a Beautiful Baby With Down Syndrome
College sweethearts Tomas and Kirstin Czernek, who live in central Florida, began thinking about starting a family through adoption after 10 years of marriage. Originally from the Czech Republic, Tomas, 34, owns a financial brokerage, while Kirstin, 36, from New Jersey, is a social media content creator. After both moved to Florida for school, they…
GOP House Members Reintroduce Bill to Prevent Healthcare Rationing for People With Disabilities
A bill to protect those with disabilities—and others who are vulnerable—from being deprived of certain medical treatments under federal healthcare programs was heard by a House subcommittee on Feb. 1. Presently, federal healthcare programs use a quality adjusted-life-years calculation, or QALYS, when determining what procedures it will cover and levels of reimbursement. People who the…
GOP House Members Reintroduce Bill to Prevent Health Care Rationing for People With Disabilities
A bill to protect those with disabilities—and others who are vulnerable—from being deprived of certain medical treatments under federal health care programs was heard by a House subcommittee on Feb. 1. Presently, federal health care programs use a quality adjusted-life-years calculation, or QALYS, when determining what procedures it will cover and levels of reimbursement. People…
Mom Welcomes Son With Down Syndrome at 43, Is Touched by the Bond He Shares With His Teen Sisters
After welcoming a baby boy with Down syndrome at the age of 43, a mom of three teenage girls was worried that her children wouldn’t be able to bond. Four years on, the loving connection between her son and his “girl gang” is stronger than she ever thought possible. Stay-at-home mom Jennifer Hogan, 48, met…
Grandpa Lovingly Sings ‘What a Wonderful World’ for His Grandson With Down Syndrome
Such a beautiful demonstration of unconditional love! (Video courtesy of Meghan) …
Down Syndrome Children Surprise Bride at Her Wedding
Arguably the sweetest, most touching thing you’ll ever see! (Video and photo courtesy of Cíntia Bonfante Pereira and José Vitor Flach, Silas Abreu and Edson Cardoso) …
VIDEO: How This Uncle With Down Syndrome Cares for Sister’s Kids, Proves Haters Wrong
One-year-old Louisa absolutely adores her Uncle Matt. He makes her laugh and giggle as he goofs around, and calms her with singing as he does the bottle feed. Their bond is beautiful, and even more so because their relationship shows how people with Down syndrome can play a special role in helping care for kids….
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