Global Down Syndrome

18 24 20 11 16 FEATURES MORE 18 THE FRIENDSHIP OF A LIFETIME Inspired by The Rock's Rock, a short video made by ESPN, Global digs a little deeper to uncover the inspiring friendship between Milton McBride Rosen and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. 20 AN OUT-OF-SIGHT CONNECTION Last year, at the 10th Anniversary Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show, Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller and superfan Daniel Walshe connected over their love of football — and fashionable eyewear. 11 UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES An important new study shows that children with Down syndrome demonstrate increased behavioral issues compared with their typical peers. Early intervention and a development strategy can help. 14 REMEMBERING BILL VOLLBRACHT One of the late Bill Vollbracht's best legacies and investments was a better life for his granddaughter, Kate, and all those with Down syndrome. 16 DOWN SYNDROME ALBANIA Upon receiving an international fellowship, DSA chose to complete a four-week exchange program at Global, collaborating on Down syndrome resources and advocacy work. 24 ADITI'S CORNER Down syndrome is no obstacle for Aditi Verma, whose love of cooking and food has helped her pave a path to independence. The 25-year-old has opened her own restaurant in Navi Mumbai. 7 REP. PETE STAUBER: EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE 8 IMMUNOTHERAPY FOR ALOPECIA AREATA IN PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME 27 UPCOMING EVENTS & MEMBERSHIP "I left the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show totally impacted by the type of community surrounding Global and the things they do. It was definitely life- changing for me." — Von Miller 2019 ISSUE 2 OF 4 • DOWN SYNDROME WORLD ™ 2

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