Down Syndrome

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Behind the creation of CoorDown’s viral Down Syndrome awareness campaign
Behind the creation of CoorDown’s viral Down Syndrome awareness campaign
Bailey Calfee
March 18, 2024
9:12 am

The campaign is being lauded by disability activists. Luca Lorenzini, co-founder and executive creative director at Small, didn’t expect the reaction.

Mattel introduces first Barbie with Down syndrome to ‘counter social stigma through play’
Mattel introduces first Barbie with Down syndrome to ‘counter social stigma through play’
Lecia Bushak
April 25, 2023
11:23 am

The Barbie with Down syndrome was designed with guidance from experts, and aims to expand Mattel’s diverse line of dolls.

People with Down syndrome are living longer, but the health system still treats many as kids
People with Down syndrome are living longer, but the health system still treats many as kids
Tony Leys, KFF Health News
April 17, 2023
2:30 pm

The United States had about three times as many adults with the condition by 2016 as it did in 1970.

How the world’s first virtual influencer with Down syndrome was created
How the world’s first virtual influencer with Down syndrome was created
Matthew Keegan
May 20, 2022
2:00 pm

To drive home the idea that the metaverse is for everyone, Forsman & Bodenfors launches Kami, a confident young woman who wants to smash barriers in the digital space. Go behind the process of creating her.

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