Cook History of Disability- Introduction

Down Syndrome Down syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by delayed development, mild intellectual disabilities, and characteristic facial features (Akhtar, F., & Bokhari, 2023). Down syndrome is caused by a third chromosome 21. Down syndrome is considered a disability, which makes it essential to consider how it legally and ethically relates to the law.   Legal and Ethical Concerns There are a couple of legal and ethical concerns related to having a disability like Down syndrome. Legally, individuals with Down syndrome have a right to fully participate in all aspects of civic life, which means that there needs to be regulations and standards in place to protect their rights ( Law, Regulations & Standards, 2023). Businesses, governments, and education systems are mandated to make reasonable accommodations for community members with Down syndrome to participate. Reasonable accommodations mean that accommodations are readily achievable without much expense or difficulty.

Down Syndrome Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of a third chromosome 21 in a person's DNA sequence (Akhtar & Bokhari, 2023). Down syndrome is known to cause characteristic facial features, mild intellectual disability, and developmental delays. Each person with Down syndrome is different though in the challenges they face and the solutions available to them as the experiences and functioning of every person differs.  Challenges and Solutions People with Down syndrome may face a variety of challenges associated with having this disability. Individuals with Down syndrome may have mild intellectual challenges associated with verbal memory, expressive communication, and attention span that can cause developmental delays as these individuals may learn slightly slower (Akhtar & Bokhari, 2023). Early interventions can be one solution to these challenges (Piatti et al., 2022). Early interventions typically focus on improving a child's cognitive functio