by Lynn Murray | Jan 16, 2016 | Further reading
To view the full article in the International Journal of Disability, Community & Rehabilitation click here. Janet E. Lord Abstract The adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities introduces a disability narrative into the human rights...
by Lynn Murray | Jan 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
Preamble The States Parties to the present Convention, Recalling the principles proclaimed in the Charter of the United Nations which recognize the inherent dignity and worth and the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family as the foundation of...
by Lynn Murray | Jan 15, 2016 | Press releases
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DOWN SYNDROME ADVOCATES LAUNCH ‘DON’T SCREEN US OUT’ CAMPAIGN URGING GOVERNMENT TO HALT NEW SCREENING PROPOSAL The number of babies with Down Syndrome aborted is set to to increase following a decision released this...
by Lynn Murray | Nov 5, 2015 | Media
The NHS is considering introducing a new test for pregnant women that will make it much easier to detect and search out any babies with Down Syndrome (DS) or other chromosomal differences. A superficial reading of new screening recommendations suggests that...
by Lynn Murray | Oct 17, 2015 | Media
Most women whose babies are diagnosed with Down’s syndrome end the pregnancy. But with a more accurate test on the horizon, a group of parents want to change perceptions. It was a cold February Sunday on a busy maternity ward when Caroline White found out her baby had...
