The year 2014 mirrored the paradoxical trajectory of Down syndrome: just as things have never been better for individuals with Down syndrome, fewer are choosing to welcome children with Down syndrome into their families. Continue Reading
Archives for 2014
December 30, 2014
Gridlocked Congress ABLE to pass key law
The Friday before Christmas, President Obama signed a key piece of legislation into law that will improve the lives of those with disabilities. It showed that gridlock can be overcome by common sense proposals with broad grass roots support. Continue Reading
December 29, 2014
Top 5 posts of 2014
As we near the end of 2014, here's a look back at the top posts from this year. Continue Reading
December 23, 2014
A gift for expectant mothers
Downsyndromepregnancy.org recently revamped its website. Perfect timing in this season of giving as DSP is a gift for expectant mothers. Continue Reading
December 22, 2014
What beauty have we missed?
An exhibit in Brooklyn, New York features the work of an artist who was once called "profoundly retarded" but whose work is now considered "genius." Continue Reading
December 18, 2014
Sting operation raises concerns about Sequenom’s, verifi’s accuracy
In the Fall of 2014, two maternal-fetal medicine specialists ran a sting operation on the non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS) labs. Their operation reported embarrassing results for Sequenom and Illumina. Continue Reading
December 14, 2014
One-half of the problem with the new prenatal tests for Down syndrome
An investigative report calls attention to one-half of the problem with the new non-invasive prenatal screening tests for Down syndrome and other conditions. Continue Reading
December 4, 2014
ABLE Act Passes House: more equality & independence for disabled
On December 3, 2014, a historic vote took place. It was eight years in the making. Continue Reading
December 2, 2014
10 #GivingTuesday reasons for Down Syndrome Prenatal Testing
Following Black Friday and Cyber-Monday, today is #GivingTuesday, where people can focus today on giving to a cause of their choice. I hope today you will choose to support the work of this blog. Continue Reading
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