Dear Friends, Raising a child with Down syndrome is remarkably like raising any other child. When Nick first arrived we had to feed him, change diapers and do all those infant things. Now that he’s older, he plays and fights with his siblings, watches his favorite television shows and has a GameCube obsession. Nick does…

Dear Friends, Rarely do children born with Down syndrome receive the warm welcome they deserve. Their births are often accompanied by grief, denial and disappointment. As new parents learn more about life with Down syndrome and shed their own misconceptions, they must still face the outdated stereotypes and ignorance of family, friends and society at…