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“Shining star” actress with Down Syndrome inspires people to face their fears

A young actress with Down Syndrome, who is known for starring in the most recent Hunger Games film, has been described as a “shining star” who is inspiring people to face their fears and feel good about themselves.

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Mother discovers she has Down syndrome, says “diagnosis will not stop me from having more kids”

A mother has gone viral on TikTok after receiving a diagnosis for Mosaic Down syndrome at the age of 23, when three of her pregnancies were diagnosed with Down syndrome. Upon receiving this diagnosis, the young mother has declared that this will not stop her from having more children.

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First barbie doll celebrating Down's syndrome launched by Mattel

Mattel has launched the first Barbie doll representing people with Down’s Syndrome. 

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WATCH: This boy's wonderful poem to his sister with Down syndrome is the best think you'll see today

A poem written by a young man about his beloved sister Ruth is perhaps the best thing you’ll watch today. This is what love looks like.

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WATCH: James Martin's Oscars 'happy birthday' - whole audience sings to actor with Down syndrome

It was a magic moment: the entire Oscars audience singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to actor James Martin, who has Down Syndrome, and who is star of ‘An Irish Goodbye’ which won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.

Down Syndrome, Canvass, Activism, Rally for Life, Roadshows

PHOTOS: Down syndrome activist 'steals the show' at Belfast Rally for Life

Despite the rain and snow, the Belfast Rally for Life was lit up by a series of passionate speakers on Saturday – and Down Syndrome rights activist Conor O’Dowd was indisputably the star of the show.

Abortion: Ireland, Down Syndrome

Senator: Rise in abortion for Down syndrome shows that ‘something has happened in our country'

Independent Senator Rónán Mullen has highlighted the increase in abortions for Down Syndrome in Ireland, telling the Senate that “something has happened” in our country since the 2018 abortion referendum.

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“Irish Goodbye" Actor with Down syndrome on Oscar nomination

A film shot in Antrim and featuring acclaimed Belfast actor, James Martin, who has Down syndrome, is now on a shortlist for an Oscar nomination.

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Down Syndrome campaigner Heidi Crowter named in BBC's '100 Women of the Year'

UK disability rights activist Heidi Crowter has been named in the BBC’s ‘Top 100 Women of the Year’ for 2022. Ms Crowter, who has Down’s Syndrome,  came to prominence for bringing legal action against the British Department of Health and Social Care with the aim of removing a section of the Abortion Act.

Abortion / Disability, Abortion: Ireland, Doctors / Medics, Down Syndrome

“It’s an issue for Rotunda”: Parents speak out after claim 95% of babies with downs aborted

Parents of children with Down syndrome have said that the Rotunda needs to examine the message it is giving parents after the master of the maternity hospital, Dr Fergal Malone, said that 95% of babies diagnosed with Down Syndrome in the hospital were aborted.

Abortion: Europe, Down Syndrome, Life

Abortions in Poland drop 90% after disability abortions outlawed

There has been a 90% fall in the number of legal abortions recorded in Poland following a landmark legal ruling last year which outlawed abortion for disability.

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