Why Is There an International Down Syndrome Coalition For Life?

The IDSC For Life turned one year old in October!!  We missed the celebration, but are grateful for all that has gone on this year.  We would love to remind others, exactly why the IDSC For Life was born.
The IDSC For Life believes that ALL life is precious.  Many of us are parents of individuals [...]

The IDSC Responds to “The View” Women

The IDSC For Life would like to respond to the “debate” that the women on The View had concerning the conversation that Sarah Palin had with Barbara Walters about aborting  babies who happen to have Down syndrome.
When a mother finds out that she is carrying a baby who happens to have Down syndrome, there are [...]

The IDSC Wants to Know…Will Our Tax Dollars Fund Abortions?

For more information, check out Americans United For Life

Health Care For Gunner Press Conference

Here is an excerpt from the Health Care For Gunner press conference,
Marty McCaffrey, a neonatologist and the father of a 9-year-old daughter with Down Syndrome, said he sees problems with Democrats’ vision of health care reform:
 
“We have been assured that government restructuring of health care will not require rationing, affect current services, create distribution panels, [...]

Representative McMorris Rogers

The IDSC does not believe that health care reform should not happen.  However, we do believe that while the US government is in the process of creating this bill, we only ask that they do not leave the most vulnerable behind.  We want to thank Representative McMorris Rogers for taking the time to join all [...]

International Down Syndrome Coaltion For Life Press Conference

The IDSC For Life will be making a statement sharing our concerns about the current health care reform bill. IDSC member, Leticia Valazquez, mom to beautiful Christina Valasquez, will be speaking on behalf of all of the members of the IDSC For Life. At 10:00 this morning, Leticia, along with several other families, will be [...]

Robert George – Princeton University Jurisprudence Professor

The IDSC For Life would like to recommend a video for you to watch, in which Professor Robert George has a discussion with Professor Douglas Kmiec, when the Catholic University of America hosted a discussion on “The Obama Administration and the Sanctity of Human Life: Is there a common ground on life issues? What is [...]

The Great Debate

Many are aware of the recent event that took place at Notre Dame University.  The weeks leading up to it were filled with speculation and conversation.  Every person who has an opinion about abortion weighed in.  America started a conversation that is too important to stop. 
While the IDSC has concerns with many points in the [...]

Respect for Life…Special Olympics…A “Gaffe”…and President Obama…

President Obama recently made a joke on TV concerning his bowling.  His punchline made fun of people with disabilities.  He immediately called Timothy Shriver to apologize.  While we all recognize that the Shriver family  did indeed create  the Special Olympics, let’s be honest about this.  He was not making fun of the Shrivers, or their efforts.  He [...]

Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers has brought up some very valid points concerning the new testing that is quickly becoming available.  The IDSC For Life is very interested in a conversation taking place concerning these new tests.  It is important that parents are given accurate and up to date information.  The IDSC recognizes the importance of giving expectant parents  [...]

Australia Recommends National Screening

If you did not see it for your self, you may not believe it is true.  Unfortunately, it is.
“AUSTRALIA urgently needs a national screening policy for Down syndrome, experts say, after international research showed it could halve the number of babies born with the incurable genetic condition.”
Some “experts” in Australia believe it is urgent to [...]