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Down Syndrome is “a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21. This genetic disorder, which varies in severity, causes lifelong intellectual disability and developmental delays, and in some people it causes health problems.” My cousin, Brian, has Down Syndrome and has been one of the biggest blessings in my life. On Sunday October 9, 2016, in Peoria, Illinois, I volunteered at the Heart of Illinois Down Syndrome spaghetti dinner. The

higher in older women as they occur within the half of the first trimester due to genetic problems including Down syndrome; as 1 in 53 at the age of 40 have a baby with a genetic disorder, compared to 1 in 1064 at 25 (Evidence Based Birth 2017). The increased risk of Down syndrome in 40 year old women is believed to be caused by errors which can crop up in the eggs’ genetic material as they age (Down-Syndrome Screening: A One-parent test for a Two-parent; The Atlantic 2017). Normally, there are 46 chromosomes

In the downs of a small farm, two rabbits are preparing to flee their warren in order to escape men come to kill them. Richard Adam’s Watership Down follows these two rabbits - Hazel and Fiver - as they gather a following and make their way across the farmland to safety. The band of misfits looks to Hazel for guidance, and he leads them to their haven: a warren atop the hills where the rabbits are safe and sound. However, the need to keep the warren going pushes the rabbits to continue exploring

I really enjoyed this video; it was nice to hear Dr. Linton’s talk as it mirrored some of my own thoughts on the issues. I have worked with people with cognitive and/or physical disabilities for over 20 years; this has included children with congenital special needs and people with acquired disability at many different stages of life and acceptance. The first point that she made that I responded to was how we need to be careful about putting everyone with a disability under the same “umbrella”

Speaking about sexual practices with others can be an uncomfortable situation. If an individual has a disability, this conversation can be even more challenging. In fact, most of the population believe that those who have a disability not only should not have sex; that they simply are unable. This belief is false. It is crucial for the general population to understand that those with disabilities are just as capable of engaging in intimate acts with their loved ones as those who were born without

The Human Services is broadly defined, uniquely approaching the objective of meeting human needs through an interdisciplinary knowledge base, focusing on prevention as well as remediation of problems, and maintaining a commitment to improving the overall quality of life of service populations. The Human Services profession is one which promotes improved service delivery systems by addressing not only the quality of direct services, but also by seeking to improve accessibility, accountability, and

There are many people that do not understand what it means when a person has a disability, and tend to make inaccurate judgements and assumptions about the person. One way for people to gain a better understanding of a disability is to do research, and find out for themselves what the disability is and the challenges it presents. A good way to do this is to watch films and read books, as they can provide in-depth insight to how a person with a disability lives, behaves, and thinks. I have seen the

Topic Down Syndrome Specific Purpose Statement: To inform my audience about Down syndrome. Central Idea/Thesis: The most common type of chromosomal condition is Down syndrome and there are a few different types of this condition, along with, several different traits that are displayed with this condition. Introduction Did you know that close to 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome every year in the United States? The most common type of chromosomal condition is Down syndrome and there are a few

There was a number of events that confirmed to me that child nursing was the only career I'd fully enjoy. From a young age I'd always had an interest in the medical industry and was drawn to care for others. When I was nine, my little brother took ill with menangitis and MRSA. At the start of this year my little sister was in a neo-natal intensive care unit in an induced coma and less than a month later my little brother followed with a burst appendix. Needless to say, I've had my fair share of hospitals

In the movie I am Sam the main character, Sam, is affected by autism and mental retardation. A person affected by autism could show a number of different character traits. Some of the characteristics that I noticed Sam portrayed that would be common of someone affected by autism were; repetitive body movements, insistence on sticking to routines, limited understanding of non-verbal communication, stereotyped and repetitive use of language, impulsivity, and compulsive behavior just to name a handful