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"I feel happy on
Game Day.
My friends say they
like cheering, too."
— Maya,
Dare to Cheer Cheerleader
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SEN. RICHARD BURR AND REP. TONY
CÁRDENAS: ADVOCATES FOR EQUAL
OPPORTUNITIES
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DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
OF THE HUDSON VALLEY
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EXPLORING THE ROOTS OF LUNG
DISEASE IN DOWN SYNDROME
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BRIGHTER FUTURES WITHIN REACH
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A DUAL DIAGNOSIS: LIVING
IN TWO WORLDS
Learning a child has Down
syndrome can be tough, but
getting a second diagnosis of
a co-occurring condition can
leave some parents reeling.
However, an accurate dual
diagnosis can allow such
children to thrive.
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GAME ON
Taking the field is a
momentous, confidence-
building event for any young
athlete. Super Bowl champion
and former Denver Broncos
wide receiver Ed McCaffrey is
dedicated to ensuring children
and young adults with Down
syndrome don't miss out.
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DECODING DYSPHAGIA
Identifying problems that
interfere with swallowing is
the first step to making sure
kids get the nutrition they
need for healthy growth and
development.
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TAKING FLIGHT
In a small farming town in
northern Utah, a toddler, his
parents, and his five brothers
and sisters are showing the
world that Down syndrome has
no limits.
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ALWAYS ON THE MOVE
For Damani Tichawonna,
following his passions is a way
of life, whether that's on the
field, in the kitchen — or on
Capitol Hill.
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