Development disability is a term that is mostly misunderstood and shrouded in unfair stereotypes -mostly due to misinformation, lack of knowledge on the issue, ignorance and unfamiliarity. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention defines development disability as, “a group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas. These conditions... Read More

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December 4, 2014

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Terrible: Man rapes 11-year-old girl with Down Syndrome

by Iyobosa Omoregie In a pathetic case of child-rape, a 27-year-old man has reportedly defiled an 11-year-old girl, who has the ‘Down Syndrome’ disease. The man, Austin Okonkwo, has been remanded in prison custody by an Evboriaria Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ikpoba-Okha, Edo State, for the dastardly act. According to the police prosecutor, Aigbedion Obakpolor,... Read More

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August 6, 2014

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Nigerian professionals climb Kilimanjaro for Down Syndrome

by Isi Esene Six Nigerian professionals are embarking on a 6-day hike to the peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain. This is happening as part of a fundraising drive for the Lagos based Down Syndrome Foundation. The Charity climb tagged Climb for Down syndrome, the brain child of Inspired by Charity, a social enterprise,... Read More

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July 23, 2012

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Spotlight on the Down Syndrome Foundation: The Future Awards announces its charity for 2012 – Click to read how you can help

by Isi Esene The Down Syndrome Foundation of Nigeria is The Future Awards’ selected charity for 2012. It is a non-profit organisation which seeks to provide care for children with Down Syndrome some of which have been abandoned by their parents and society on the basis of culture and myths that tend to stigmatize them.... Read More

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March 13, 2012

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For charity: Julius Agu, Ali Baba and co to perform at Comedy Infusion

by Chi Ibe On the 21st of March, the Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria will hold a comedy show to mark the World Down Syndrome Day. Comedy Infusion, as the show is called, is in its second season and will feature popular comedians like Ali Baba, Teju Babyface, Yaw, Julius Agu, Klint da Drunk and other A-list comedians. The show... Read More

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