Matthew Von Der Ahe, who has Down syndrome, broke through barriers to become an actor

At the age of 7, Von Der Ahe was enrolled in acting classes to socialize, which sparked his interest in the craft. Eventually ...

Ellie Goldstein 'made history' on Strictly, says model

A model with Down's syndrome said Ellie Goldstein "made history" during her stint on Strictly Come Dancing. Ms Goldstein, who ...
Porterville Recorder

Ashley Judd coming to Atlanta for film about football player with Down syndrome

Ashley Judd is preparing to start filming in Atlanta for the dramatic film “21 Down” about a college football player with Down syndrome. She will be acting and ...
The Press of Atlantic City

Learning more than just acting: Workshops give young actors with autism, Down syndrome more confidence

Best friends Anthony Tarquinio and Eric Wicker spend time every Thursday afternoon trying to inhabit the characters of Drake Parker and Josh Nichols from the now-defunct Nickelodeon TV series "Drake & ...

Marthe Gautier, 96, Dies; Had Key Role in Down Syndrome Breakthrough

She had to fight for recognition after a male colleague took credit for her work in identifying an extra chromosome as the cause of that genetic condition.