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'Family Guy' voice actress criticizes Sarah Palin

The actress who provided the voice for the character in the recent episode of 'Family Guy' who had Down Syndrome, and referred to her mother as “the former governor of Alaska”, has criticized Sarah Palin for the attack she made on the show.

In the Media by Chris Dade - 1 comment

Op-Ed: Did Family Guy's latest episode cross the line?

On a recent episode of the show 'Family Guy' one of the characters dated a woman with Down syndrome. The afflicted kid hinted that she is the daughter of Sarah Palin.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 13 comments

Older Mothers Linked to Babies with Down's Syndrome

Research conducted by experts from Queen Mary, University of London has revealed that an increase in older mothers has led to a rise in the number of babies diagnosed in England and Wales with Down's Syndrome.

In the Media by Chris Dade

Body of 8-Year-Old French Girl Found in Concrete-Filled Container

Police in France have revealed that the body of an 8-year-old girl, reported missing by her parents on Wednesday, has been discovered in a concrete-filled container at the workplace of her father.

In the Media by Chris Dade - 2 comments

New Push For Early Down Syndrome Screening Causes Debate

Currently most pregnant women receive their first ultrasound sometime in the second trimester. A recent decision by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists may change that. Parents are being urged to screen for Down Syndrome.

In the Media by Pamela Jean - 4 comments

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Watch: Down Syndrome Player Becomes a Star

Sharp-shooter David Andrews and his team won the county championship.

Down Syndrome Basketball Player Inspires Tennessee Team

David Andrews plays for his varsity basketball team at Germantown High School outside of Memphis. He wears the number 40. He leads the pregame chant. He swishes threes. And he has Down syndrome. When Andrews’ mother, Maureen Andrews, asked coach Wes Crump if her son could be...

Facebook Error Forces Mom to Remove Pics of Child With Down Syndrome

Like many mothers, Diana Cornwell decided to upload photos of her 7-year-old son to Facebook on Friday night. It just so happens that her son has Down syndrome and the photos were of him participating in a local Special Olympics event. A day later, she...

The syndrome stealing Uganda's children

The mysterious disease killing Uganda's children

'Swan' family want genetic answer

Mother tries to raise the profile of a "syndrome without a name"