U.K. Photographer Celebrates Children With Down Syndrome In Magical Disney Photo Shoots.
People with Down syndrome are beautiful in every sense of the word. Their joy and ability to love so freely are as admirable as they...
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Dwayne Johnson Sends Special “Moana” Message To 3-Yr-Old Battling Cancer.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 20, 2019
In our darkest hours we draw strength and inspiration from all kinds of places. Like many 3-year-olds, Hyrum Harris of Woodstock, Georgia loves Disney's "Moana."...
Read moreGolfer Hugs Fan With Down Syndrome Whose Outburst Made Him Lose Tournament.
Corinne Sanders |
Nov 19, 2019
Every athlete has experienced the crushing loss of defeat, and we can all understand why they feel upset afterward. After all, they put in so...
Read moreChef With Down Syndrome Launches BBQ Business To Pursue His Passion And Give Back.
Ashley Ziegler |
Nov 10, 2019
We never know what will inspire us. Maybe it's a sweet childhood memory, or maybe it's a hobby we've nearly mastered. For Matthew Hessburg, who...
Read moreBarber Pulls Chair Outside To Soothe Boy With Autism During Haircut.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 27, 2019
School picture day was approaching, and Brycen Juby's hair was looking a little bit shaggy. Brycen is 7 years old, and for the past few...
Read moreOff-Duty Cop Sees Man With Down Syndrome Wearing NYPD Hat And Offers Sweet Gift.
Ashley Ziegler |
Oct 26, 2019
If you're at a music or sporting event, it's almost obligatory to go check out the merchandise (and debate whether it's worth $50). It's nearly...
Read moreMan Proud To Have A Dad With Down Syndrome Shares Heartwarming Message.
Corinne Sanders |
Oct 25, 2019
There's a huge misconception that people with Down syndrome can't live full, productive lives. But just like many of us, they often go to work,...
Read moreBoy With Down Syndrome Hailed As “Baby Whisperer” After Calming Fussy Infant.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 19, 2019
Some people seem to have an innate calmness about them, along with a natural gift for empathy. Ever since Welles Peterson of Salt Lake City,...
Read moreToddler Celebrates 11 Months Cancer-Free In Adorable Dance Video With Dad.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 17, 2019
When you've got news this good to celebrate, all you can do is dance. Kenny "Clutch" Thomas is a motivational speaker and dancer who finds...
Read moreRetiring Pilot Passes On Legacy By Giving Wings To 2-Yr-Old With Down Syndrome.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 17, 2019
Joseph Weis has been a pilot for the past 35 years, so as he prepared to retire, he reflected on the interesting places he's traveled...
Read moreEntire Homecoming Court Goes Barefoot In Powerful Act Of Solidarity With Sick Classmate.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 12, 2019
Homecoming is an event that many American teens look forward to all year. For 19-year-old Nataleigh Deal of Edgefield, South Carolina, the big night was...
Read moreMissouri Photographer Offers Free Sessions To Special Needs Kids “Just Because.”
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 6, 2019
Ever since she was a child herself, Dawn Davison of Missouri has felt more at home with special needs kids than she did with the...
Read moreCouple With Downs Proves “Love Always Finds A Way” In Beautiful Engagement Photo Shoot.
Corinne Sanders |
Oct 4, 2019
Everyone deserves to find love, and sometimes it doesn't take long! For 23-year-olds John Rush and Shanae Nicholes of Ohio, their special moment came when...
Read moreTeen With Down Syndrome Surprises Girlfriend With Heartwarming Homecoming Proposal.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 1, 2019
Going to the homecoming dance is a classic rite of passage in the U.S. David Matthew Cowan is a 19-year-old senior at Seminole High School...
Read more“She’s Always Been My Queen,” Popular Girl Gives Homecoming Crown To Friend With Downs.
Corinne Sanders |
Sep 27, 2019
Trinity Arrington has adored her friend, Emily Petty, ever since the two met last year. The Sadler, Texas teens first became friends when Trinity began...
Read moreBackstreet Boys’ Fan Club With Downs Catches Band’s Attention With Adorable Video.
Corinne Sanders |
Sep 25, 2019
The Backstreet Boys have many, many admirers. But one group of special-needs adults from Louisville, Kentucky, are clearly some of their biggest. Down Syndrome of...
Read more5-Yr-Old Model With Down Syndrome Is Melting Hearts With Infectious Smile.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 23, 2019
There's something about a wide, open smile that encourages others to like and trust another person. Riley Baxter was born with one of those smiles....
Read more“The Only Disability In Life Is A Bad Attitude.” Man With Downs Inspires Football Team.
Corinne Sanders |
Sep 20, 2019
David Saville lives by the saying he's become famous for: "The only disability in life is a bad attitude." The Norcross, Georgia, native has always...
Read moreMan With Downs Who Raised Thousands For Charity Has Sweet Reaction To His Own Billboard.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 15, 2019
Time and time again, we have seen people with Down syndrome show they are more than capable of accomplishing great things in life. At age...
Read moreCouple With Down Syndrome Shares Sweetest Airport Reunion After Time Apart.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 3, 2019
In case you've ever wondered if love at first sight is real, we've got proof. Gabi Angelini is a young entrepreneur with Down syndrome from...
Read moreSpecial Needs Drum Corps Makes History Competing In World Championships.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 23, 2019
It used to be that if you had special needs, certain sports and activities were off-limits. Thankfully, those days are coming to an end. This...
Read moreBoy With Down Syndrome Adores Flag So Dad Gets Him Greatest Gift Ever.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 20, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4mJ0heURvA Giving your children a gift they truly love is one of the greatest feelings a parent can have. For Ryan Keating of Nixa, Missouri,...
Read moreLittle Tikes Surprises 5-Yr-Old With Down Syndrome With A Yard Full Of Toys.
Ashley Ziegler |
Aug 16, 2019
Being a working parent is tough. Even veteran parents find the time constraints limiting, and playtime often falls by the wayside with everything else that...
Read morePatriotic Boy With Autism Admires Neighbor’s Flag Every Day & Gets Cutest Surprise.
Ashley Ziegler |
Aug 12, 2019
Kids find beauty in some of the most mundane things, and can quickly become borderline-obsessed with them. It's not uncommon to see a child walking...
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