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Down Syndrome

Healthcare Worker Convicted Of Neglecting Vulnerable Man Who Jumped Out Maryland Window Healthcare Worker Convicted Of Neglecting Vulnerable Man Who Jumped Out Maryland Window
Healthcare Worker Convicted Of Neglecting Vulnerable Man Who Jumped Out Maryland Window A 49-year-old home healthcare worker that failed to check in on his patient, who was found injured after jumping out of a Frederick County apartment building will spend time behind bars, the state's attorney's office announced. Emmanuel Olaeken Owoyeye was ordered by a judge to spend 12 months in the Frederick County Adult Detention Center with another nine years suspended for neglecting a vulnerable adult. In August last year, a resident was walking his dog when he spotted a man on the ground, and it was later determined that the 55-year-old victim was diagnosed with Down Syndrome, as well…
Superstar With Down Syndrome Joins Baltimore Ravens At Christmas Eve Game Superstar With Down Syndrome Joins Baltimore Ravens At Christmas Eve Game
Superstar With Down Syndrome Joins Baltimore Ravens At Christmas Eve Game A lucky Special Olympian's holiday season will be even more joyous after being invited to join the Baltimore Ravens on the field after being selected by students at Loyola University. Stormie Zanfordino, 16, is a Brandywine Special Olympian with Down Syndrome. Stormie loves all sports, but especially football, the Baltimore Ravens, and his favorite player, Lamar Jackson, according to Dream On 3. Stormie was chosen by Loyola students as the recipient of the sports "Dream Experience", which is a part of a program linked to national nonprofit, Dream On 3. The organization makes sports dre…