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First Reported 4 hours ago - Updated 4 hours ago - 1 Documents

Children must be taught basics of swimming

Pre-natal testing and screenings have become common and regularly advised in Viet Nam, and some end with abortions.The debate continues. Some people say abortion is always wrong, no matter what. For instance, in Japan, many children with Down syndrome ... [ Published 4 hours ago by Bao Moi.com ]

Entities: Vietnam, Ha Noi, Abortion, Down Syndrome

First Reported May 23 2012 - Updated May 23 2012 - 1 Documents

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Lichfield man to take part in the 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay.

A LICHFIELD man will take part in the 2012 Paralympic torch relay.Simon Beresford, 45, was chosen by Sainsbury’s to carry the flame on August 29 after being nominated for his work in raising awareness of Down Syndrome through sport.In 2007 he became the ... [ Published May 23 2012 by Birmingham Mail ]

Entities: Down Syndrome, J Sainsbury PLC, London Marathon

First Reported May 23 2012 - Updated May 23 2012 - 1 Documents

Women's Tennis Participates in Buddy Up Tennis Program

Team Gathers to Give Back to Community at Harper's PointElise Woulfe, Carly Wilson and Ashleigh Witte enjoy time with their buddies.Photo GalleryCINCINNATI - On Saturday, May 19, the University of Cincinnati women’s tennis team participated in the Buddy ... [ Published May 23 2012 by UC Bearcats ]

Entities: Angela Wilson, Cincinnati (Ohio, United States), Down Syndrome, Fitness

First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 1 Documents

Registration Open For Mellissa Anne Andrew Memorial Golf Tournament

Follow Your Town News On The Courant's Avon Facebook PageAVON ——The second annual Mellissa Anne Andrew Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, June 3, at Farmington Woods Golf Club.The tournament was founded last year by Conor McCarthy to honor ... [ Published May 21 2012 by Hartford Courant ]

Entities: Conor McCarthy, American Sign Language, Down Syndrome, Special Education, Car Accidents

First Reported May 19 2012 - Updated May 19 2012 - 1 Documents

Young Brothers Have Big AFL Win

Lachie Young finally managed to join the Hawthorn huddle and sing the club song after an AFL win.His joy capped a big day for brother Clinton, who was best afield in the Hawks' 56-point win over Fremantle on Saturday at Launceston.Lachie, who has Down ... [ Published May 19 2012 by ToowoombaNews.com.au ]

Entities: Xavier Ellis, Stephen Gilham, Alastair Clarkson

First Reported May 19 2012 - Updated May 19 2012 - 1 Documents

First Arab sumo wrestler wins novice class

TOKYO Egypt?s Abdelrahman Ahmed Shaalan, the first professional sumo wrestler from the African continent as well as the first from the Arab world, won the novice class on Friday in a tournament clean sweep.The 20-year-old, known by the ring name Osunaarashi, ... [ Published May 19 2012 by Japan Today ]

Entities: Down Syndrome, Tokyo, Resignation

First Reported May 07 2012 - Updated May 08 2012 - 9 Documents

Michigan High School Athletic Association

Michigan High Schools To Vote On Lifting Sports Age Limit In Special Circumstances

GAYLORD, Mich. -- The council that governs high school sports in Michigan recommended Monday that the age limit for sports eligibility be lifted under certain circumstances, a move that would let a 19-year-old with Down syndrome play football and basketball ... [ Published May 08 2012 by Huffington Post ]

Entities: Gaylord (Michigan, United States), Down Syndrome, Education, Michigan High School Athletic Association

First Reported May 04 2012 - Updated May 05 2012 - 3 Documents

The serenity of Jon Will

In 1972, people with Down syndrome were still commonly called Mongoloids, writes George F. Will. Now they are called American citizens and much has improved for them, including Will's son, Jon.Syndicated columnistPREV of NEXTCOURTESY OF VICTORIA ... [ Published May 05 2012 by Seattle Times ]

Entities: George Will, Down Syndrome, Francis Crick, Blanche Dubois, James Watson

First Reported May 03 2012 - Updated May 04 2012 - 2 Documents

Jon Will’s gift: Showing the ups of Down

When Jonathan Frederick Will was born 40 years ago — on May 4, 1972, his father’s 31st birthday — the life expectancy for people with Down syndrome was about 20 years. That is understandable.The day after Jon was born, a doctor told Jon’s parents that ... [ Published May 04 2012 by Wenatchee World ]

Entities: Down Syndrome, George Will, Francis Crick, Blanche Dubois, James Watson

First Reported May 02 2012 - Updated May 03 2012 - 2 Documents

Eric Dompierre, Michigan Student With Down Syndrome, Fights To Play High School Sports

LANSING, Mich. -- A 19-year-old with Down syndrome took his case for high school sports eligibility to state lawmakers Wednesday, arguing that Michigan should join a growing number of states that consider age-limit exemptions for student athletes whose ... [ Published May 03 2012 by Huffington Post ]

Entities: Down Syndrome, Tom Casperson, Waiver, Disability

First Reported May 02 2012 - Updated May 03 2012 - 14 Documents

Down syndrome then and now: An unexpected life and Jon Will's gift of serenity

By George F. Will WWhen Jonathan Frederick Will was born 40 years ago -- on May 4, 1972, his father's 31st birthday -- the life expectancy for people with Down syndrome was about 20 years. That is understandable.The day after Jon was born, a doctor told ... [ Published May 03 2012 by Oregonian ]

Entities: Down Syndrome, George Will, Francis Crick, Blanche Dubois, James Watson

First Reported Apr 27 2012 - Updated Apr 27 2012 - 2 Documents

Man appeals rule for son with Downs syndrome

Dean Dompierre realizes that time is running out for his son, Eric.Eric is a 19-year-old junior at Ishpeming High School in the Upper Peninsula, and his father is gradually breaking the news that he will likely be unable to play basketball or football ... [ Published Apr 27 2012 by USA Today ]

Entities: Waiver, Ishpeming (United States), Disability

Quotes

In Flemish and others European languages there is a saying as follows: "What you're taught young is what you do when you're old."

Children must be taught basics of swimming [Bao Moi.com - 4 hours ago]

...been compiling a highlights package of former Blues who don't get the lasting recognition afforded to Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler and Laurie Daley. "It's something different we wanted to put together to remind the team that everyone who plays Origin is special" Krillich said. Five to the fore

Prop Lima the latest big Bunny [Perth Now - 7 hours ago]

"Our team had a fantastic afternoon as buddies to the athletes of the Buddy Up Tennis, Fitness and Fun Program," said head coach Angela Wilson. "The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati does an awesome job with this program. This was our first time helping out and we all loved it! Lots of smiles and hitting tennis balls by all! We hope we can help out more next year."

Women's Tennis Participates in Buddy Up Tennis Program [UC Bearcats - May 23 2012]

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Children must be taught basics of swimming [ Published 4 hours ago by Bao Moi.com ]
Prop Lima the latest big Bunny [ Published 7 hours ago by Perth Now ]
Jeff Lima To Join South Sydney Rabbitohs Next N... [ Published 11 hours ago by League Unlimited ]
A silver lining in defeat [ Published 21 hours ago by Newbury Port News ]
Another Columbia Sportswear Jacksonville Kayak ... [ Published May 23 2012 by Examiner.com ]
Young kicking on [ Published May 23 2012 by Australian Football League ]
Lichfield man to take part in the 2012 Paralymp... [ Published May 23 2012 by Birmingham Mail ]
Women's Tennis Participates in Buddy Up Tennis ... [ Published May 23 2012 by UC Bearcats ]
Special Olympic contenders bond with college st... [ Published May 23 2012 by Scranton Times-Tribune ]
Bob McNally's Outdoors Outlook [ Published May 22 2012 by Florida Times-Union ]
Registration Open For Mellissa Anne Andrew Memo... [ Published May 21 2012 by Hartford Courant ]
Three schools support change — MHSAA puts an ag... [ Published May 20 2012 by Livingston Daily.com ]
Brotherly love [ Published May 20 2012 by Brisbane Lions Football Club ]
Happy and victorious [ Published May 19 2012 by Brisbane Times ]
Young Brothers Have Big AFL Win [ Published May 19 2012 by ToowoombaNews.com.au ]
Meeting with Bobby Orr lifted his spirits [ Published May 19 2012 by Patriot Ledger ]
First Arab sumo wrestler wins novice class [ Published May 19 2012 by Japan Today ]
Golf Tournament Ticket Sales to Benefit 100 Org... [ Published May 18 2012 by WTVW FOX 7 ]
2nd Annual Mellissa Anne Andrew Memorial Golf T... [ Published May 18 2012 by Avon Patch ]
A gathering for good deeds [ Published May 17 2012 by Southwest Florida Herald Tribune ]
MONGOLIANS TO RACE IN DAKAR RALLY FIRST TIME [ Published May 17 2012 by Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies ]
Unlikely hero takes to the water to defy coach [ Published May 16 2012 by Penrith Star ]
Special-needs cheerleaders inspire at world com... [ Published May 16 2012 by Chicago Daily Herald ]
WRESTLERS TO COMPETE IN INDIA [ Published May 16 2012 by Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies ]
Mongolia's fight for new heroes [ Published May 16 2012 by BBC ]
Student finds his voice with help of family, sc... [ Published May 16 2012 by Tri-Town News ]
Special-needs kids showcase fashions [ Published May 16 2012 by Memphis Commercial Appeal ]
Frisbee Football Player's Incredible Catch [ Published May 16 2012 by Fowler Tribune ]
Clearbrook Women's Golf Classic offers martinis... [ Published May 15 2012 by Chicago Daily Herald ]
London 2012 names first Paralympic Torchbearers [ Published May 15 2012 by World Parasport ]

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Tribeca 2012: It’s a wrap [ Published May 01 2012 by SBS Blogs ] Films on child soldiers, beauty pageants and political asylum are amongst this year's winners. In a bookended salute to commercial filmmaking, the 11th annual Tribeca Film Festival opened with The Five-Year Engagement and wrapped with a closing night ...
Bell's wife soothes his soul with Facebook note [ Published Apr 17 2012 by Fish Bytes ] Pitching coach Randy St. Claire worked on Heath Bell's mechanics. The closer's wife worked on his psyche. Bell hopes the combination of the two gets him back on track on the mound, where he's struggled, to say the least.Bell has given up eight hits and ...
E Street Bash, Teammate Clash, and Literary Trash [ Published Apr 08 2012 by Sports Crackle Pop ] Bruce Bruuuuuce! BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCEEEEEEEEEEEE! What did you do Friday? I saw Bruce. Springsteen at the Garden. There is no better way to spend an evening. And what a show it was. The E Street Band, which now has somewhere between 15 ...
High School Basketball Player WIth Down Syndrom... [ Published Mar 25 2012 by Deadspin ] The Michigan High School Athletic Association has barred 19 year-old Eric Dompierre from playing with his basketball team because the rules prohibit anyone from playing if they are over 19 years old. This is (not really) a story about discrimination ...
St. Louis restaurant drops Albert Pujols' name,... [ Published Feb 02 2012 by LA Times Sports Blog ] The owners of the Pujols 5 Westport Grill in St. Louis, named after former Cardinals star and new Angels first baseman Albert Pujols, are dropping the slugger's name from the restaurant, but a larger-than-life-sized bronze statue of Pujols pointing to ...

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Student With Disability Fights to Play Sports [ Published May 03 2012 by Associated Press - YouTube ]