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"Megan has
always been
determined to do
everything that
her peers could
do and more."
— Kris Bomgaars,
Megan's mother
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DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
OF GREATER RICHMOND
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NIH'S GROUNDBREAKING
$37 MILLION GRANT
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ASHLEY HARHIGH: THE SUPER BOWL
AND MILE-HIGH INSPIRATION
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BE BEAUTIFUL BE YOURSELF DANCERS
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DEVON ADELMAN, MARINE BIOLOGIST
IN THE MAKING
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LIFE AFTER
HIGH SCHOOL
A postsecondary education
could mean greater
freedom and financial
stability for young adults
with Down syndrome.
Eastern New Mexico
University-Roswell serves
as an example.
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SLAM DUNK
Megan Bomgaars and
Kenneth Faried may be
separated by almost 2 feet
of height, but they have
more in common than
meets the eye.
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ESSA: AN A FOR EFFORT?
The Every Student Succeeds
Act has returned control of
public education back to the
states. For students who are
differently-abled the jury is
still out.
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TRACKING THE GROWTH
OF CHILDREN WITH
DOWN SYNDROME
The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention
will publish updated
growth charts for children
with Down syndrome.
Here's what parents and
professionals should know.
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KAREN GAFFNEY:
MAKING A SPLASH
She's swum the English
Channel and accomplished
more than many typical
peers. Now she is determined
to advocate so others with
Down syndrome can reach
their potential.
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