Teenager with Down’s Syndrome breaks London Marathon record
With the help of his mum, the teenager managed to get himself marathon-ready in just five months A teenager with Down’s Syndrome has made running history after completing the London marathon. Lloyd Martin, 19, became the youngest person ever in his learning disability category to complete a marathon when he crossed the iconic Mall finish […]
2 years ago
‘Nurses said my parents should ‘leave me’ at the hospital – now I’m on the cover of Vogue’
Doctors warned Ellie’s parents she may ‘never walk or talk’ A model with Down’s Syndrome who made history by appearing on the cover of Vogue earlier this year has spoken about how she’s battled the odds her entire life. This year, Ellie Goldstein became the first model with Down’s Syndrome to appear on the cover […]
2 years ago
Mattel launches first-ever Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome
It’s the latest addition to the ‘most diverse and inclusive doll line’ Mattel has launched its first-ever Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome The toy brand created the doll in the hopes of making children feel more included and represented. Model Ellie Goldstein teamed up with Mattel for the launch. She said, “I am so thrilled […]
3 years ago
Dad buys ice-cream van to create jobs for his two children with Down’s Syndrome
Brilliant stuff A dad from Loveland, Ohio in America was worried that his two children would struggle to find job opportunities due to having Down’s Syndrome, so he came up with a brilliant idea: create the work himself. Named by his wife, Freida, Joe Wegener bought the ‘Special Neat Treats’ ice cream van not only to […]
5 years ago
Walmart ordered to pay $125 million to employee with Down’s Syndrome after firing her
A jury ruled that the store had violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by dismissing the woman. Walmart has been ordered to pay out $125 million after firing an employee with Down’s Syndrome. Marlo Spaeth had been employed by the company for 16 years but was fired from her position for issues relating to her […]
5 years ago
Woman with Down’s syndrome takes Sajid Javid to court over abortion law
Heidi Crowter is continuing her fight over abortion laws regarding foetuses with Down’s syndrome Not long ago, we reported on Heidi Crowter and Máire Lea-Wilson’s campaign against aborting foetuses with Down’s syndrome, which they had managed to escalate all the way to high court. Two months later, the date has arrived and Crowter is now […]
5 years ago