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The Latest Breaking News from Down Syndrome

Barbie launches its first doll with Down's syndrome and you can buy it now from Smyths

The €13.99 Barbie is available to pre-order from Smyths today

Irish Mirror

Parents praise Mattel for Barbie doll which creates representation for 'entire community'

The launch of Mattel's first-ever Barbie doll with Down's syndrome has been met with widespread acclaim as excited parents say they're looking forward to seeing the barbie in shops

Daily Mirror

First ever Barbie doll with Down's syndrome launched by Mattel

The company worked closely with medical experts and charities to produce the new figure that's on sale now.

Daily Record

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Barbie introduces first-ever doll with Down’s Syndrome

The new, inclusive doll is introduced by Down’s Syndrome model Ellie Goldstein

The Independent UK

Barbie unveils its first doll with Down’s syndrome

Barbie has launched the first Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome, championed by model Ellie Goldstein.

The Independent UK

A long time coming - Barbie unveil first doll with Down's syndrome

Barbie have unveiled a new Barbie doll with Down's syndrome - the first of it's kind in their 64 year history.

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Barbie introduces first doll with Down’s syndrome with British model Ellie Goldstein

The doll is a part of Barbie's Fashionistas line which also features dolls who use wheelchairs and prosthetic limbs

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Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome launched by Mattel

Firm partnered with US charity and medical experts to create part of ‘most diverse and inclusive doll line’

The Guardian - UK

Mattel unveils first-ever Barbie doll with Down's Syndrome in historic launch

Mattel has launched its first-ever Barbie doll with Down's Syndrome. To mark the launch, the iconic brand has teamed up on a campaign with British model Ellie Goldstein, who has the condition

Daily Mirror

Rapper Aitch inspired by sister to skydive for Down’s syndrome awareness

Musician cheered on during jump by his sister Gracie, who has the condition and regularly features in his work

The Guardian - UK

People with Down syndrome are living longer, but the health system still treats many as kids

MONTROSE, Mo. — It took Samantha Lesmeister’s family four months to find a medical professional who could see that she was struggling with something more than her Down syndrome.

Tribune News Service

Man with Down syndrome indicted in separate slayings just 10 days apart

Nicholas ‘Smush’ Samudio was initially taken into custody when he fled from a stolen Chrysler 300 that law enforcement officials tried to stop hours after the second deadly shooting on Feb. 26.

Chicago Sun-Times

'My baby was just eight hours old when doctors realised horrifying diagnosis'

Just hours old, little Jacob was diagnoses with leukaemia

Manchester Evening News

Car belonging to young man with Down Syndrome set alight in alleged arson

The vehicle was the only mode of transport available to 24-year-old Carter

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Liverpool Echo

Mum knew what she had to do after 'surprising' birth of son

Melanie Bratuhins is now helping to shape the future for people like her son Bobby

Wales Online

'I was treated like I had lost my child when they were diagnosed with Down's syndrome'

Lou Kennedy has joined forces with other mums with Down's syndrome children to strike a very different tone and talk about how their little ones can do everything their siblings and peers can

Evening Standard

World Down’s Syndrome Day: ‘London’s care and education system is a cruel lottery’

Claire Farrington on her fight to give her son what he needs

Evening Standard

World Down Syndrome Day: 6 facts you should know

Around one in every 1,000 babies born in the UK is born with Down’s syndrome

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Manchester Evening News

Manchester United partner with sock company Stand Out Socks to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day

Man United are selling specially made socks with a unique design to raise funds for charity.

ABC News

Community support helps family navigate challenges of Down syndrome

The parents of a woman living with Down syndrome say they have seen major changes in attitudes towards the condition during their daughter's lifetime.

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A Perth Family Was Nearly Deported Bc Their Son Has Down Syndrome How Is This Still A Thing?

The family was told their son's disability made him a "burden to the taxpayer". JFC.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

A mom wanted one friend for her son. Thousands responded

ST. CHARLES, Mo. — During a lull in her overnight nursing shift last month, Donna Herter of St. Charles made a Facebook post about her 24-year-old son, Christian Bowers, who has Down syndrome.

ABC News

Aneesh family facing deportation because of son's Down syndrome allowed to stay after minister intervenes

The parents of a little boy living with Down syndrome speak of their joy after the immigration minister intervened to stop their deportation.

ABC News

Perth family's desperate struggle to avoid deportation, all because their son has Down syndrome

This family has called Australia home for seven years but faces imminent deportation because their son has Down syndrome. And only the immigration minister can help.

The Guardian - UK

‘Why can’t we be the hero?’: George Webster on acting, ambition, romance and big breaks

He is a CBeebies star, a Bafta winner, an author and an ambassador for people with Down’s syndrome. Is there anything George can’t do? Well, there is one thing, says his mother …

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