Canadian Down Syndrome Society
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N.B. man with Down Syndrome defies the odds: ‘He is a phenomenal person’Bruce Brown celebrated his 77th birthday last week. A parade of more than 70 vehicles drove past his home in St. John, N.B., last Thursday in celebration of his big day.CanadaApr 11, 2023
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Down syndrome advocates push for vaccine priority citing increased health risksAdvocates for the Down Syndrome community in Alberta are asking to be placed higher on the COVID-19 vaccine priority list due to increased health risks.CanadaJan 29, 2021
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Ad campaign looks to add people with Down syndrome to ‘endangered species list’"The real reason behind the campaign is that support for this community, those living with Down syndrome, is shrinking -- in terms of support for housing, support for employment, support for education."CanadaNov 6, 2018
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‘Anything But Sorry’ aims to end the stigma of having a baby with Down syndromeWhat do you say to a parent who's just had a baby with Down syndrome? A new campaign aims to answer that question.CanadaNov 13, 2017
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Alberta mom says twins with Down Syndrome a blessing: ‘I thank the heavens every day’Alberta couple Nathan and Mindy Felgate's twin boys have Down Syndrome. To mark World Down Syndrome Day, Global News asked Mindy Felgate about her experience.FeaturesMar 21, 2017
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Mom defends calling her son with Down Syndrome a ‘retard’Do you think using the word "retard" is ever OK? One mother sees nothing wrong with it. She believes it can actually be a good thing.LifestyleAug 26, 2016
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