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Launching the first of its kind and much anticipated, an all- encompassing magazine about Down syndrome, nationwide!   Charity Making Chromosomes Count (MCC) is extremely proud to launch the [...]

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), 21st March, is an annual global awareness day, officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. On the 21st March 2021, people all over the world will choose [...]

Here’s a challenge for you: Do you think you could walk 300 miles, from Land’s End to Peckham? Quite a difficult feat. But some fifteen children with Down syndrome managed to cover that journey [...]

Emmerdale, a popular prime time television soap will be soon showing a storyline which promotes a couple having an abortion because their baby has Down Syndrome. Emmerdale has been criticised [...]

My family, Our Needs is for Parents and carers supporting children and young people with additional needs. The BAPSs (Bloody Awesome Parents) Awards allows Special Educational Needs and [...]

7 year old Connie, from Leeds was hand picked from an inspiring crowd of candidates on social media for Down with Disney Campaign for 2020.   Nicole Louise, who is a baby and special needs [...]

Our William has always been a handsome chap. With his blonde hair, blue eyes and cheeky smile, he captures the hearts of anyone he meets. A little whirlwind of sparkle and chaos, William also has [...]

New mum, Becca, has collaborated with design studio Bear and Pear to create a set of digital language cards to change the language used around Down syndrome. She shares her story here: My partner [...]

Making Friends Around the World in the Time of Covid19 This October, we all are celebrating Awareness Month in a slightly different way thanks to Covid-19. In past years, we have looked forward [...]

OCTOBER IS DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH, CELEBRATE T21 WITH US. Celebrate the beauty of our world during the month of October. Help us show everyone the amazing people we live with and who we [...]