Jerome Lejeune

The group of birth characterisitics we refer to as Down syndrome was named after the man who first observed these traits, John Langdon Down.

For over half a century parents who had given birth to "mongol" children fell under the suspicion of breeding racial degeneracy and their offfspring were segregated in institutions and denied treatment or education.

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One of the charity's signature events is the bi-annual Strawberry Ball which is fast approaching once again and takes place in the Four Seasons Hotel Ballroom on Saturday 9th May.

Taking place just as the strawberry crop ripens and before the start of the summer months, it gives a great opportunity for guests to begin the summer holidays with ...

One of the charity's signature events is the bi-annual Strawberry Ball which is fast approaching once again and takes place in the Four Seasons Hotel Ballroom on Saturday 9th May.

Taking place just as the strawberry crop ripens and before the start of the summer months, it gives a great opportunity for guests to begin the summer holidays with ...

We came across this wonderful example of how one young man with Down syndrome turned his seemingly mundane job as a supermarket bag packer into a shinning example of how to deliver the ultimate in customer service. 

Sceptics have suggested it's a clever marketing ploy and question why "Johnny's" face is never seen on screen or the name ...