Since the announcement that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who has an infant son, Trig, with Down syndrome, would be Republican Presidential nominee John McCain's running mate, children with Down syndrome and families who have a member with Down syndrome or other disabilities have become news.So here's a roundup from the past few weeks of some of the stories about Palin, people with Down syndrome or both:
- On a Special Mission -- Roll Call - Washington, D.C.
- What Kind of Advocacy Do Americans with Disabilities Really Need? by SFSU Prof. Paul Longmore, http://www.patriciaebauer.com/
- First greeting off the plane: Palin hugs volunteer with Down syndrome -- Grand Rapids Press - Michigan
- Added focus, new hope on Down syndrome -- OneNewsNow - Tupelo, Miss.
- Palin family's decision puts focus on Down syndrome -- Waterbury Republican American - Waterbury, Conn.
- Parents of Down syndrome children hoping for support -- The Star-Ledger - Newark, N.J.
- Palin brings to light the plight of Down syndrome babies -- Greeley Tribune - Greeley, Colorado (commentary)
- GOP: Close stem cell lab doors -- Boston Globe (op-ed)
- Families welcome spotlight on Down syndrome-- San Francisco Chronicle
- Parents with special needs children learn to balance -- Detroit Free Press
- What Is Down Syndrome? --Washington Post
- Down Syndrome Families Brought Into Sharp Focus -- Washington Post
- Canadian doctor warns Sarah Palin's decision to have Down baby could reduce abortions -- Los Angeles Times
- Trig's Breakthrough -- Washington Post (op-ed)
- Dealing with Down syndrome --KTUU - Anchorage, Alaska
- Parents Believe Palin Brings Much Needed Attention to Down Syndrome -- WCTV - Tallahassee, Fla.
- Down Syndrome Parents: Palin Is Role Model-- CBS News - New York, NY
- Katie Couric's Notebook: Down Syndrome -- CBS News - New York, NY
- Why Trig Matters -- Atlantic Online
- Palin's Pitch to Parents Of Disabled Raises Some Doubts --Wall Street Journal
- Palin candidacy puts spotlight on special needs -- USA Today
