When Maria Curtis was born with Down syndrome in 1963, her Naperville family refused to institutionlize her and she would ...
She had to fight for recognition after a male colleague took credit for her work in identifying an extra chromosome as the cause of that genetic condition. Dr. Marthe Gautier in an undated photo.
Katie Burwell is known around town as “The Sock Lady” after she brought socks to Argyle West Elementary’s students and staff ...
GiGi's Playhouse in Roseville, the only center of its kind in Northern California, provides a supportive community for ...
She's been called the first adult professional model with Down syndrome in the world, and this weekend she'll be taking the stage at New York Fashion Week. PHOTOS: Madeline Stuart, 18-year-old model ...
He’s grasped the attention of many nationwide, currently in sixth place in the running to become the toddler of the year. Jayce’s mom, Jocelyn Kelly, dad Lyle and older brother Micah all believe Jayce ...
The incidence of kidney disease is substantially higher in patients with Down syndrome than in control individuals from the ...