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Talking about Down’s syndrome? Here’s a helpful resource

Talking about Down’s syndrome? Here’s a helpful resource

by Lynn Murray | May 19, 2019 | Media, Uncategorized

As a society, we’re sensitive about the language we use about minority groups. So, this new poster, designed by Speech and Language Therapist Colette Lloyd, may be helpful for professionals who want to be sure that they’re getting it right when...
GOVERNMENT CONFUSION OVER NIPT TESTING HAS MAJOR IMPLICATIONS

GOVERNMENT CONFUSION OVER NIPT TESTING HAS MAJOR IMPLICATIONS

by Lynn Murray | May 24, 2018 | Media, Uncategorized

Pregnant individuals in Wales who participate in antenatal screening are offered a triple test. Since 30th April 2018, if those test results indicate a higher chance that their baby has a genetic condition, including Down’s syndrome, they will be offered an optional...
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day 2016 at a charity screening of My Feral Heart

Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day 2016 at a charity screening of My Feral Heart

by Lynn Murray | Feb 15, 2017 | Uncategorized

Tuesday 21 March 2017 marks the 12th anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. On this day events take place around the world to celebrate individuals with Down Syndrome...
Huffington Post: ‘A World Without Down’s Syndrome’: Sally Phillips Explores Why The Disability Is Viewed As ‘So Dreadful’

Huffington Post: ‘A World Without Down’s Syndrome’: Sally Phillips Explores Why The Disability Is Viewed As ‘So Dreadful’

by Lynn Murray | Oct 5, 2016 | Uncategorized

Sally Phillips’ son Olly is just like any kid. He likes ice cream and Barcelona football club. He’s energetic, loves to laugh and can often be found mucking about with his mates. He was also born with Down’s syndrome. In a new documentary, Phillips, who is a...
RadioTimes: Sally Phillips: society wants to stop Down syndrome babies being born – and it’s wrong

RadioTimes: Sally Phillips: society wants to stop Down syndrome babies being born – and it’s wrong

by Lynn Murray | Oct 5, 2016 | Uncategorized

“If we deny someone the chance to be born because we’ve decided they won’t meet a predetermined measure of status or achievement, then we fail to grasp what it is to be human” “I’m going to do a blood test to see whether your son has Down...
LBC – Should we screen out people with Down’s syndrome?

LBC – Should we screen out people with Down’s syndrome?

by Lynn Murray | Aug 12, 2016 | Uncategorized

Should a new test for Down’s syndrome that is projected to lead to a profound increase in the number of children with Down’s syndrome screened out by termination be introduced onto the NHS without people with Down’s syndrome and their families being...
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