Pope Francis' visit to the U.S. was noteworthy for several reasons, but the 'man of God' truly warmed hearts when he kissed a child with Down syndrome, filling the parents with hope. October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time dedicated to discussing Down syndrome, its impact and prevalence rates in the Latino community.
Characteristically young, untrained and unpaid, caregivers frequently experience anxiety when caring for loved ones, and they often need help with financial and legal planning.
"Minorities Are Disproportionately Underrepresented in Special Education: Longitudinal Evidence Across Five Disability Conditions," a new federally funded study, revealed that minority (racial, ethnic and language) elementary- and middle-school students are less likely than English-speaking, white children to be identified as having disabilities.
While most bachata songs are typically about love and heartache, "Somos Uno," which was released Aug. 12, tackles a sensitive topic that's uncommon in the bachata genre.
