The previous post dealt with three of the four reasons given for creating the NDSC/GDSF pamphlet. But it was the fourth reason that got all the attention when the pamphlet launched in November 2012: abortion. Continue Reading
July 17, 2014
The 2014 NDSC Convention: prenatal testing for Down syndrome resources
At the 2014 National Down Syndrome Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, David Tolleson, NDSC's executive director, and Michelle Whitten of Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GDSF) presented on their organizations' updated prenatal testing pamphlet. Here are some observations from that presentation. Continue Reading
July 14, 2014
The 2014 NDSC Convention: reuniting & making new friends
The National Down Syndrome Congress Annual Convention just concluded this weekend. It was a very cool experience giving and attending presentations and reuniting with and making new friends. Continue Reading
July 7, 2014
The National Down Syndrome Congress Convention: a very cool experience
This weekend is the National Down Syndrome Congress' annual convention. Are you attending? Continue Reading
July 2, 2014
Radio interview: NDSC convention & prenatal testing presentation
In case you missed it, here is the link for the radio interview I did about about my presentation at the upcoming National Down Syndrome Congress Convention. Continue Reading
June 30, 2014
#NeverAlone
No parent should be alone when they find out their child has Down syndrome. But, right now, too many are. Continue Reading
June 23, 2014
Louisiana joins in passing the Down Syndrome Information Act
Sort of. But a key addition to Louisiana's law may result in expectant mothers actually NOT receiving information about Down syndrome. Continue Reading
June 4, 2014
The BIGGEST month ever for downsyndromeprenataltesting.com
Thank you for making May the BIGGEST month ever for downsyndromeprenataltesting.com! Continue Reading
May 12, 2014
Delaware and Maryland join Massachusetts and Kentucky in enacting laws to provide information with a Down syndrome test result
Last week, Governor O'Malley of Maryland and then Governor Markell of Delaware each signed laws requiring that their state agencies provide accurate, up-to-date information about Down syndrome for parents receiving a test result. They join Massachusetts (2012) and Kentucky (2013) in passing such legislation. Continue Reading
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