#Down_Syndrome
🧵A thread on fetishising #labour ("the clue is in the name"). Today is #WorldDownSyndromeDay The article "System Error", below, by the human rights organisation Memorial, talks about how people with Down syndrome were made invisible in the Soviet system. memo.site/down_syndrome
«System Error»
Children with Down Syndrome in Soviet Society
memo.site
March 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
March 21st is International Down Syndrome Day. In the USSR, people with Down syndrome were often hidden from society. Parents were advised to abandon such children. Read our longread "The System's Mistake" about how the Soviet state treated "imperfect" people: memo.site/down_syndrome
March 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
#Australians with #Down_syndrome among those to suffer most from proposed #NDIS cuts to social activities

‘It’s heartless to cut supports we need to leave the house, work and study at a time when the cost of living has dramatically increased’, advocate says

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australians with Down syndrome among those to suffer most from proposed NDIS cuts to social activities
‘It’s heartless to cut supports we need to leave the house, work and study at a time when the cost of living has dramatically increased’, advocate says
www.theguardian.com
May 20, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Funding Opportunities for Down Syndrome Housing and Employment Initiatives Open Soon#Japan#Down_Syndrome#housing_fund#Employment_Support#Kinki
Funding Opportunities for Down Syndrome Housing and Employment Initiatives Open Soon
Explore funding options for initiatives aimed at enhancing the living and working conditions for individuals with Down syndrome. Applications open soon.
third-news.com
September 8, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Beau Wright: The Inspiration Behind Bitty & Beau's Coffee Steps into Employment#USA#Wilmington#Down_Syndrome#Bitty_Beau's_Coffee#Beau_Wright
Beau Wright: The Inspiration Behind Bitty & Beau's Coffee Steps into Employment
Beau Wright, the inspiration for Bitty & Beau's Coffee, embarks on his first job after a decade of advocacy for people with disabilities.
third-news.com
August 25, 2026 at 11:39 AM
GiGi's Playhouse Expands Network with New Location in Knoxville, Offering Lifelong Support for Down Syndrome Community#Knoxville#United_States#GiGi's_Playhouse#Down_Syndrome
GiGi's Playhouse Expands Network with New Location in Knoxville, Offering Lifelong Support for Down Syndrome Community
GiGi's Playhouse celebrates the grand opening of its 63rd location in Knoxville, enhancing lifelong support and free programs for individuals with Down syndrome, fostering community connection and empowerment.
third-news.com
August 7, 2026 at 6:44 PM
New clues about the #neurodevelopmental factors behind the #cognitive deficits in #Down_Syndrome http://fb.me/2mG3GVumR
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fb.me
December 4, 2024 at 5:36 PM
GiGi's Playhouse Calls for Awareness on Down Syndrome After Viral Controversy#GiGi's_Playhouse#Down_Syndrome#Jesse_Ridgway
GiGi's Playhouse Calls for Awareness on Down Syndrome After Viral Controversy
In response to a viral social media post about Down syndrome, GiGi's Playhouse emphasizes the value of individuals beyond their diagnoses, combating harmful stereotypes.
third-news.com
June 10, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Nancy Gianni, Founder of GiGi's Playhouse, Receives Honorary Trailblazer Award at KNOW Women Summit#USA#Phoenix#GiGi's_Playhouse#Down_Syndrome#Nancy_Gianni
Nancy Gianni, Founder of GiGi's Playhouse, Receives Honorary Trailblazer Award at KNOW Women Summit
Nancy Gianni, founder of GiGi's Playhouse, receives the Trailblazer Award at the KNOW Women Summit, celebrating her groundbreaking work in Down syndrome advocacy.
third-news.com
April 16, 2026 at 6:04 PM
JDS Launches Special Site for World Down Syndrome Day 2026: Events and Awareness Campaigns#Japan#Tokyo#Awareness_Campaign#Down_Syndrome#JDS
JDS Launches Special Site for World Down Syndrome Day 2026: Events and Awareness Campaigns
JDS has unveiled a special site for World Down Syndrome Day 2026, providing event details, free poster distribution, and raising awareness with the theme 'Together Against Loneliness'.
third-news.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Penn Station East Coast Subs Champions Down Syndrome Awareness with New Fundraising Campaign#United_States#Cincinnati#fundraising#Penn_Station#Down_Syndrome
Penn Station East Coast Subs Champions Down Syndrome Awareness with New Fundraising Campaign
Penn Station East Coast Subs launches 'Deals for Down Syndrome', a fundraising initiative supporting local Down Syndrome Associations during Awareness Month.
third-news.com
October 1, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Experience an Unforgettable Educational Adventure in Honolulu for Children with Down Syndrome#Japan#Tokyo#Down_Syndrome#Inclusive_Education#Abe_Kenta
Experience an Unforgettable Educational Adventure in Honolulu for Children with Down Syndrome
Join a remarkable tour in Honolulu for children with Down syndrome and their parents, featuring a marathon, school visits, and more!
third-news.com
August 7, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Exploring the Impact of Removing a Chromosome on Down Syndrome Lives#Japan#Tokyo#Down_Syndrome#Mie_University#JDS
Exploring the Impact of Removing a Chromosome on Down Syndrome Lives
A significant dialogue at Mie University examines the implications of chromosome removal research for improving lives of those with Down syndrome.
third-news.com
May 20, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association Welcomes Megan Bomgaars as Intern for Summer 2025#United_States#Aurora#Down_Syndrome#Megan_Bomgaars#RMDSA
Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association Welcomes Megan Bomgaars as Intern for Summer 2025
The Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association is excited to announce Megan Bomgaars as their summer intern for 2025, focusing on empowering individuals with Down syndrome.
third-news.com
May 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
GiGi's Playhouse Launches Nationwide Tour with MLB Star Jake Burger to Advocate for Down Syndrome Awareness#United_States#Cincinnati#GiGi's_Playhouse#Down_Syndrome#Jake_Burger
GiGi's Playhouse Launches Nationwide Tour with MLB Star Jake Burger to Advocate for Down Syndrome Awareness
GiGi's Playhouse collaborates with Jake Burger and MLB players on a groundbreaking tour to enhance Down Syndrome awareness across the nation.
third-news.com
April 3, 2025 at 8:26 AM
OUTFRONT Media Joins Forces with NDSS for Inspiring Billboard Campaign Honoring Individuals with Down Syndrome#United_States#New_York#OUTFRONT_Media#Down_Syndrome#NDSS
OUTFRONT Media Joins Forces with NDSS for Inspiring Billboard Campaign Honoring Individuals with Down Syndrome
OUTFRONT Media collaborates with the National Down Syndrome Society for a unique billboard campaign emphasizing the strengths of individuals with Down syndrome during National Down Syndrome Awareness Week.
third-news.com
March 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
GiGi's Playhouse Marks 22 Years of Empowerment at Annual 'I Have a Voice' Gala#USA#Chicago#GiGi's_Playhouse#Down_Syndrome#Amanda_Booth
GiGi's Playhouse Marks 22 Years of Empowerment at Annual 'I Have a Voice' Gala
GiGi's Playhouse celebrates its 22nd anniversary with the 'I Have a Voice' Gala, paying tribute to its mission supporting individuals with Down syndrome.
third-news.com
February 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
It was smth like this i cant remmeber tbe exact user but it was down_syndrome with an x somewhere in there
November 26, 2024 at 4:02 AM