LuMind IDSC joins Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
In April, leaders from LuMind IDSC joined with 350 self-advocates, caregivers, and professionals to meet with federal legislators in a national, unified Day of Advocacy coordinated by the National Down […]
Hope and Action for Down syndrome Alzheimer’s research on WDSD 2023
Each year, the Down syndrome community and our supporters – family, friends, businesses, organizations and others – honor our loved ones on World Down Syndrome Day. This year, it feels […]
An athlete’s heart and a charmer’s smile: meet Armond Maillard
[nectar_single_testimonial testimonial_style=”basic” image=”8626″ quote=”I try to teach Armond to be independent, and as a mother it is hard, but again – got to take each day as it comes and […]
Beyond Down Syndrome: The Friedman family turns experience into guidance
Parent, advocate, and published author, Steve Friedman has used his family’s recent experiences to help guide others. With The Essential Guide for Families with Down syndrome, Steve brings a practical […]
New Year Greetings from Hampus Hillerstrom
Dear Friend of LuMind IDSC, Recently, I spoke with a family whose newborn baby had heart surgery. As many of you who have been through similar experiences can attest to, […]
Statement on accelerated approval of Leqembi to treat mild-stage Alzheimer’s disease in the general population
On Friday, January 6, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval for lecanemab, an anti-amyloid drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease that was developed by Eisai and Biogen. […]
Impact Report 2022
Our Impact Report 2022 highlights our accomplishments as an organization during a remarkable year. 2022 saw Down syndrome research receive unprecedented attention from policymakers, the media, and the pharmaceutical and […]
Random Acts of Kindness During Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Nowadays people with Down syndrome live healthier, longer, and more fulfilling lives than the generations before them. Today, children and adults with Down syndrome enjoy lives that they navigate according […]
Why is Down syndrome research important?
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LIFE-DSR: up close and personal with John
In July 2022, John Cronin and his parents invited LuMind IDSC to follow their family experience as they participated in their LIFE-DSR study visit. This one-of-a-kind peek into research was […]