The following links describe the impact that COVID-19 may have on individuals with Down syndrome. If you have not already, please make sure you read this information from the CDC on high-risk individuals.

Everything You Need to Know About COVID-19 & Down Syndrome

An important Q&A on COVID-19 and Down syndrome was published by a consortium of national Down syndrome organizations: the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group-USA (DSMIG-USA), Global Down Syndrome Foundation (Global), LuMind IDSC Foundation (LuMind IDSC), National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC), National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), and National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices (NTG). Read More →

Coronavirus Pandemic, Discrimination, and Cold Reality

What can be expected as the coronavirus pandemic expands, with more and more positive cases being reported? For those with Down syndrome, they should expect discrimination and, therefore, should plan to deal with this cold reality. Read More →

Corona Virus and Down Syndrome

By now most of us have heard of coronavirus or COVID-19.  If you don’t know, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced it is officially a pandemic as of March 11, 2020.  Does that mean we should panic? No. It means we should work even harder to ensure we and our children have a strong, healthy immune system. Read More →

COVID-19 and Down Syndrome from LuMind IDSC

LuMind IDSC and other Down syndrome organizations have received inquiries from families about COVID-19 and their concerns for their loved one with Down syndrome. The information is currently evolving and we are closely monitoring current and accurate information surrounding COVID-19. Read More →