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Dad claims daughter with Down's Syndrome banned from trampoline park in "discrimination" row
19 Dec 2024 04:39 GMT
An outraged dad has claimed his teenage daughter with Down's syndrome was excluded from a trampoline park birthday party because she didn't have a doctor's note. Graham Lamont accused Air Thrill in East Kilbride of discrimination after …
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Spotlighting Spain's first legislator with Down's syndrome
15 Dec 2024 08:10 GMT
This photo taken May 17, 2024, of Maria del Mar Galceran Gadea standing in the plenary hall of the parliament assembly in Spain's Valencia Province. (Photo by Baku Akazawa, Kyodo)
VALENCIA, Spain (Kyodo) -- At a plenary session of the parliament in …
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Down's Syndrome Market To Exhibit Growth At A CAGR Of 3.81% By 2034 Delveinsight
27 Nov 2024 00:15 GMT
(MENAFN- PR Newswire)
According to DelveInsight's analysis, the market for Down syndrome is anticipated to increase during the forecast period (2024–2034), owing to the launch of emerging therapies such as AEF0217, ACI-24.060, LEUCETTINIB-21, …
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Young runner with Down's syndrome who danced his way through the New York Marathon reveals he has his sights set on Strictly
25 Nov 2024 09:03 GMT
A young British athlete with Down's syndrome who won hearts after dancing his way through the New York Marathon has been nominated for this year's Variety Inspiration Award.
Lloyd Martin, 20, made history earlier this year when he became the …
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Teenager with Down's syndrome makes dream film debut
23 Nov 2024 08:00 GMT
Claudia plays the role of Grainne Rafferty in King Frankie
A young aspiring actress with Down's syndrome has achieved her "lifelong dream" by appearing in her first movie.
Claudia Beatty, from Broughshane, County Antrim, appeared in King …
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Wills on film! Prince of Wales larks about with studio equipment and meets Oscar-winning actor with Down's syndrome in Belfast
14 Nov 2024 15:00 GMT
Prince William played around with studio equipment as he met an Oscar-winning actor in Belfast today - after the royal visited a temporary accommodation for homeless people.
The Prince of Wales, 42, had a jam-packed schedule during his trip to Northern …
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British runner with Down's syndrome wins hearts after dancing his way through the New York Marathon - showing off his VERY impressive moves!
11 Nov 2024 13:03 GMT
An athlete with Down's syndrome may not have won the New York Marathon - but he certainly did win the hearts of the crowds gathered along the 26.2 mile course.
Lloyd Martin, 20, took on his second marathon last weekend in the Big Apple after making …
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Runner with Down's syndrome dances through marathon
10 Nov 2024 18:35 GMT
A runner with Down's syndrome has won over a swathe of new fans after dancing his way through the New York Marathon.
It is only the second marathon for Lloyd Martin, 20, whose family is from Cardiff, after he became youngest person in his learning …
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Fond farewell for NI McDonald's worker with Down's Syndrome as he retires after 25 years
25 Oct 2024 07:01 GMT
A Co Derry man with Down's Syndrome has been given a fond farewell after 25 years working in McDonalds, thanks to help from the Presbyterian Church in Ireland's supported housing scheme. Philip Waring, at the age of 52, has finally hung up his …
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Mum felt pushed to abort baby with Down's syndrome
24 Oct 2024 22:09 GMT
Kat Booker said she felt told what to do, instead of being given neutral information during her pregnancy with Nancy
A mum whose daughter has Down's syndrome said she felt "pushed towards termination" during her pregnancy.
Kat Booker, 42, …