Jerome Lejeune Foundation USA

The Jerome Lejeune Foundation USA is an organization committed to supporting individuals with #Downsyndrome through care, advocacy & research.

[Jerome Lejeune Foundation USA @JLFoundation]

Inspired by her niece, Reggae singer Sophia Brown is helping those with #Downsyndrome in Jamaica. https://t.co/SMcdfkP9ht

[Jerome Lejeune Foundation USA @JLFoundation]

“[It’s inspiring to see] the confidence and the life skills that they’re gaining, just by being allowed to go out into the world to make mistakes and learn from them – like everybody.” – Liz, founder of Ruby’s Rainbow #Downsyndrome #EducationForAll
https://t.co/99JYpAFoVH

[Jerome Lejeune Foundation USA @JLFoundation]

Reggae singer Sophia Brown was in a dark place after being seriously injured in a car accident, but through her work helping those with #Downsyndrome, she has once again found joy and purpose in life. https://t.co/SMcdfkP9ht

[Catherine @RockofLifeNI]

We ❤ you James Martin! 👏🏻

#OscarNominations2023 #AnIrishGoodbye #DownSyndrome

[TrialSite News @TrialsiteN]

Childrens Hospital, LA launches first of its kind study investigating down syndrome regression disorder, backed by the NIH https://t.co/Ge5q88R2yM #Downsyndrome #CHLA #childrenshospitalla #NIH #research #clinicalresearch #trialsitenews

[Empowered Kids Ontario @EmpoweredKidsON]

In @ScienceDaily: A study published in "Diabetes Cares" finds kids aged 5-14 with #DownSyndrome have a 10x greater chance of having Type 2 Diabetes than kids without Down syndrome. Read more about this population-based study that spanned 30 years: https://t.co/AJjBnXgPXq

[Down Syndrome Resource Foundation @DSRFcanada]

Okanagan families! Join DSRF SLP Jillian Baldwin in Kelowna on Feb 16 for her latest workshop, Down Syndrome and Sleep: Overcoming Challenges and Creating a Healthy Sleep Routine.

Details + Registration: https://t.co/RG5Ex5DBBI
#downsyndrome #sleep #oklife

[Jerome Lejeune Foundation USA @JLFoundation]

This week, the Today Show’s Al Roker sat down with Liz Plachta and her daughter Ruby to learn how their non-profit is changing the lives of individuals with #Downsyndrome. #nonprofit #EducationForAll
https://t.co/99JYpAER69

[Jerome Lejeune Foundation USA @JLFoundation]

Down for Doughnuts offers both delicious doughnuts and employment opportunities for those with #Downsyndrome. https://t.co/WUd6aGQ3rN

[Jerome Lejeune Foundation USA @JLFoundation]

Inspired by their son Zach, who has #Downsyndrome, David and Lisa Cooper started a business that provides employment for individuals with disabilities. https://t.co/WUd6aGQ3rN

[The Race Epidemic @TheRaceEpidemic]

Emma Broyles, 2022 Miss America and the first Korean American and first Miss Alaska to win the title, uses her role to raise awareness and activism for #DownSyndrome and the Special Olympics. #TheRaceEpidemic #AAPI 🔗👇🏽https://t.co/3erZ5UbgbU

[Aluminope @Aluminaughtee]

As a mother of a child with Down syndrome, I’m beyond blessed and I’m glad I didn’t get the abortion that my doctor wanted me to get. My daughter is amazing and a light in a world full of darkness. #marchforlife2023 #prolife #RoeVsWade #abortionrights #DownSyndrome #luckyfew

[Precious Life @PreciousLifeCom]

You're our number one James!🎥🏆

Film @AnIrishGoodbye_ shot in Antrim, featuring acclaimed Belfast actor, James Martin, who has Down syndrome, is on a shortlist for an Oscar nomination.

https://t.co/oIplrzrxty

✍🏻 #gript
#Downsyndrome #Oscars2023

[National Down Syndrome Society @NDSS]

Congratulations to the team at @ChildrensLA and @Drjonsantoro! #DownSyndrome Regression Disorder is such an important topic in our community and we look forward to seeing the results from this study.

[Precious Life @PreciousLifeCom]

The average life expectancy of people with Down syndrome is 60 years old. In 1983, it was 25 years old.

The right to life, is the most fundamental of all rights... LET'S PROTECT IT!

#Dontscreenusout #Downsyndrome 💙💛

[Syracuse University Lerner Center @SULernerCenter]

#LernerCenter Sr. Research Assoc. Scott Landes’ #DataSlice identifies that adults with #DownSyndrome have increased risk of death from Dementia/Alzheimer’s beginning at earlier ages, and from Influenza/Pneumonia and Pneumonitis across the life course. https://t.co/HfzE2pRkLs.

[UCL's CDLD Lab @CDLDlab]

Calling all parents and teachers! We want to know more about #mathematical development of children with #DownSyndrome! 🥰

Click here: https://t.co/4wrF5mJbOX

Any questions? Message us here or ask @untataiwo or @ericaranzato

[Lidya Kasem @LidyaKasem]

The given table shows the incidence of #DownSyndrome per live births that varies across countries. The survival rates of infants with DS have increased, which is associated with better medical care, awareness, and effective engagement.

[Jerome Lejeune Foundation USA @JLFoundation]

Alyssa, a little girl with Down syndrome, recently modelled for Tesco’s F&F Christmas clothing range. The resulting pictures are down-right adorable. #Christmas #Downsyndrome #Santaclaus
https://t.co/jG4TTWS5aq

[Jerome Lejeune Foundation USA @JLFoundation]

A recent discovery by @UCSF researchers indicates that #Downsyndrome could be a perfect model for #Alzheimer’s early onset prevention therapies.
https://t.co/zTxmhOCAja