Down syndrome

VALUABLE NEW DATASET GIVES INSIGHT INTO LINKS AMONG PEDIATRIC CONDITIONS

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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This data has revealed unique B-ALL genetic features in those with DS, which can lead to improving therapies for all.

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  • This data has revealed unique B-ALL genetic features in those with DS, which can lead to improving therapies for all.
  • At the same time, the INCLUDE Data Hub provides data on DS across the lifespan.
  • This collaboration has created a powerful opportunity for research analysis to identify the underlying causes of these different conditions.
  • Now, this data is available at no charge for general research use on the Kids First Data Resource Portal and the INCLUDE Data Hub.

Tampa General Hospital Performs the First Pediatric Sleep Apnea Implant Surgery in Florida

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is announcing a significant milestone for its comprehensive, nationally recognized, TGH Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Institute, the successful completion of an Inspire® implant surgery on a pediatric patient diagnosed with Down syndrome and sleep apnea. The groundbreaking procedure is the first of its kind in Florida.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is announcing a significant milestone for its comprehensive, nationally recognized, TGH Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Institute , the successful completion of an Inspire® implant surgery on a pediatric patient diagnosed with Down syndrome and sleep apnea.
  • The open airway eliminates the struggle to breathe that characterizes sleep apnea, and patients can experience more restful sleep.
  • Pending approvals, Inspire implant surgery could potentially be performed on any child with sleep apnea.
  • Florida's first pediatric sleep apnea implant surgery is the latest leading-edge achievement for the TGH ENT Institute.

Hollywood Celebrities Join Forces for the Largest Down Syndrome Fundraiser in The World

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Denver, CO, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) is honored to announce a spectacular and star-studded line-up for its annual Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show , the largest Down syndrome fundraiser in the world.

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  • Denver, CO, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) is honored to announce a spectacular and star-studded line-up for its annual Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show , the largest Down syndrome fundraiser in the world.
  • Anna made it her life's mission to ensure her granddaughter, Sophia, and all people with Down syndrome have a brighter future.
  • The Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show is the largest Down syndrome fundraiser in the world with over 1,400 attendees.
  • For celebrity interviews, additional information, imagery, or to cover the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show, please contact [email protected].

THE AZRIELI FOUNDATION CELEBRATES EXEMPLARY LEADERS IN NEURODIVERSE EMPLOYMENT

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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"We applaud the efforts of Zera Café and others who are pioneering innovative and actionable pathways to truly inclusive hiring practices," said Naomi Azrieli, Chair and CEO of the Azrieli Foundation.

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  • "We applaud the efforts of Zera Café and others who are pioneering innovative and actionable pathways to truly inclusive hiring practices," said Naomi Azrieli, Chair and CEO of the Azrieli Foundation.
  • "Zera Café is a great example of an initiative that creates equitable employment prospects for neurodivergent talent in Canada.
  • The Foundation is also calling on employers nationwide to accelerate the inclusion of neurodivergent people into their employment practices.
  • "Resources are available to Canadian companies, but it is often hard to know where to look and what is meaningful," said Orly Fruchter, Manager of Neurodiverse Initiatives at the Azrieli Foundation.

National Down Syndrome Society Announces New Board Members and Executive Committee

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Washington D.C., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At its Annual Meeting on September 24, the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) elected seven new members to its Board of Directors.

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  • Washington D.C., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At its Annual Meeting on September 24, the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) elected seven new members to its Board of Directors.
  • He worked as an executive with JP Morgan Chase for more than 22 years and has a brother, Joe, who is 60 years old and has Down syndrome.
  • “NDSS has built a legacy of doing tremendous work for individuals with Down syndrome like my brother Joe.
  • With the new additions, the NDSS Board has expanded its geographic reach with board members from 14 states who bring a wide range of professional skills and personal experiences.

The National Down Syndrome Society and Voya Cares® announce winners of two grants for entrepreneurs with Down syndrome

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Since 2020, the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and Voya Cares® have partnered to provide financial support to entrepreneurs with Down syndrome, allowing them to create or expand their businesses.

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  • Since 2020, the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and Voya Cares® have partnered to provide financial support to entrepreneurs with Down syndrome, allowing them to create or expand their businesses.
  • The NDSS and Voya Cares® Entrepreneur Grant celebrates both Down Syndrome Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month and elevates the national conversation about the need for greater employment opportunities for people with Down syndrome and other disabilities.
  • Throughout the four-year partnership, NDSS and Voya Cares® have provided a total of $75,000 to six entrepreneurs.
  • “NDSS is committed to fostering meaningful professional lives for adults with Down syndrome across the country,” said NDSS President & CEO Kandi Pickard.

Introducing Delight Station - a new resource with activities on demand for people with I/DD

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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With over 100 videos available to stream on demand, Day Programs and Family Caregivers alike can have instant access to activities like healthy eating, art classes, sing-alongs, yoga, dancing, meditation, and more.

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  • With over 100 videos available to stream on demand, Day Programs and Family Caregivers alike can have instant access to activities like healthy eating, art classes, sing-alongs, yoga, dancing, meditation, and more.
  • Prominently represented in this bevy of healthful content, viewers can see their peers with I/DD creating and leading inspiring lives.
  • Delight Station works similarly to other popular streaming services.
  • Delight Station is a small, family owned streaming service headquartered in Loveland Colorado but operating nationally.

Statement by the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, on Canadian Down Syndrome Week

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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The Canadian Down Syndrome Society estimates there are 45,000 Canadians with Down syndrome.This year, the focus of Canadian Down Syndrome Week is exploring sibling journeys , as Canadians with Down syndrome are often supported by incredible sibling caregivers and their loved ones.

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  • The Canadian Down Syndrome Society estimates there are 45,000 Canadians with Down syndrome.This year, the focus of Canadian Down Syndrome Week is exploring sibling journeys , as Canadians with Down syndrome are often supported by incredible sibling caregivers and their loved ones.
  • To that end, we are working in partnership with organizations across the country to build inclusive and accessible services, communities, and workplaces.
  • For instance, the Canadian Down Syndrome Society recently received over $515,000 through the national operating funding stream of the Social Development Partnerships Program – Disability component (SDPP-D).
  • Happy Canadian Down Syndrome Week!

Grant Thornton names MBC Travelers as its new Purple Paladin

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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MBC Travelers was founded in 2021 by Jennifer Pace, who has been living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) for over a decade.

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  • MBC Travelers was founded in 2021 by Jennifer Pace, who has been living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) for over a decade.
  • “We’re there for each other through the good and the bad, from the beginning to the end.”
    To learn more about MBC Travelers, visit https://www.mbctravelers.com/
    MBC Travelers joins 16 other 501(c)(3) nonprofits that Grant Thornton previously selected as Purple Paladins.
  • Grant Thornton’s Purple Paladins program derives its name from the word paladin, a champion of a cause.
  • Grant Thornton and its professionals have donated more than $1 million to Purple Paladin nonprofits, and more than 650 Grant Thornton professionals have volunteered their time and skills to support to the firm’s Purple Paladins.

Face pareidolia: how pregnant women could help us understand why we see faces in inanimate objects

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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But it’s an error that can help us understand the workings of the human mind.

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  • But it’s an error that can help us understand the workings of the human mind.
  • Many scientific studies exclude pregnant women out of concern that the dramatic changes to their hormone levels may affect results.
  • They found women who had had recently given birth were more likely to see face-like patterns than those who were pregnant.
  • They predicted that postpartum women would have higher levels of oxytocin than pregnant women, therefore making it easier for them to see faces in face-like patterns.

Seeing faces in objects

    • During the test, all of the women were shown three types of images: human faces, ordinary objects and illusory faces (objects with face-like patterns in them).
    • The results showed that the postpartum women did indeed report seeing more faces for the illusory face images (median response was 7.08) in comparison with the pregnant women (median response of 5.30).
    • As expected, these groups didn’t differ much in their responses to the images of human faces and ordinary objects.
    • At the very least, these studies seem to agree that women vary greatly in the patterns they show.

Some more than others

    • While the Australian study focused on pregnant and postpartum women, we know that most people experience seeing face-like patterns.
    • Researchers have even found that loneliness may cause people to see these face-like patterns more often.
    • As a preliminary study, this team’s new finding that postpartum women show increased face pareidolia is certainly an interesting one.