By hijacking a law that has bipartisan support for their own agenda, pro-life efforts may actually lead to more abortions of babies with Down syndrome. Continue Reading
January 20, 2015
Indiana bill to ban Down syndrome abortions
A bill has been introduced in Indiana to ban selective abortions for Down syndrome. It has already been the subject of some commentary. Here's mine. Continue Reading
January 15, 2015
We do not want sympathy, but we do want love and support
At the News page, some highlights on what you can't expect when you receive a prenatal test result for Down syndrome. Continue Reading
January 12, 2015
Ohio passes the Down Syndrome Information Act
Closing out 2014, Ohio became the latest state to pass the Down Syndrome Information Act, making it the fifth state to do so in 2014 and seventh overall. Continue Reading
November 12, 2014
UCEDD What?
This week, I attended the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) annual conference where a surprising moment happened. Continue Reading
November 3, 2014
Election day: Down syndrome & politics
This week Americans will go to the polls to vote in the mid-term elections. But, on one policy measure concerning Down syndrome, political party is irrelevant. Continue Reading
September 15, 2014
Down syndrome screening no longer a recommended preventive service
Down syndrome screening is no longer listed as a recommended preventive care service by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. This renders many insurance policies outdated and may avoid instituting an explicitly eugenic policy under the Affordable Care Act. Continue Reading
September 11, 2014
New Down syndrome prenatal test not FDA-approved
The newest prenatal test for Down syndrome--non-invasive prenatal screening--is not FDA-approved. It's not because it doesn't have to be. But that may change. Continue Reading
July 25, 2014
Pennsylvania passes the Down Syndrome Information Act
In 2014, Pennsylvania joined the growing number of states passing the Down Syndrome Information Act. It's implementation needs to be improved. Continue Reading
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