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Dog Interacting With Down Syndrome Boy Will Melt Your Heart [VIDEO]

Leslie Reynolds — Wed, 29 May 2013 17:07:36 +0000

Dogs always seem to have a loving, calming effect on humans. That’s why dogs are used for therapy during disasters, for medical reasons, and more. Sometimes, they don’t even have to be trained to be gentle and have a calming effect on people. I’ve always had a heart for special needs children. I grew up [...]

High School Girl With Down Syndrome Voted Homecoming Queen [VIDEO]

Leslie Reynolds — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:30:50 +0000

In high school, every girl dreams of being homecoming queen. You get the crown, the title, and all of the glory that comes with it. But every now and then a story comes along about a queen who achieves dreams much higher than that, and inspires an entire community. This is one of those stories.

Down-Syndrome Teen and Family Kicked Off Flight [VIDEO]

Leslie Reynolds — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:45:00 +0000

A family from California is saying they were not allowed to board their flight because their son has Down Syndrome. They are now claiming they were discriminated against by the airline because of their son’s disability. Robert and Joan Vanderhorst were flying with their 16-year-old son Bede on American Airlines from Newark to Los Angeles [...]