Um die Präsenz von aktuellen Informationen durchsetzen zu können, wurde in den Vereinigten Staaten, nach jahrelangem Bemühen durch die National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), am 26. September 2008 ein eigenes Gesetz verabschiedet, der sogenannte "Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions Awareness Act". Hier ein Zitat aus der Pressemitteilung durch die NDSS.
The Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions Awareness Act ensures that pregnant women receiving a positive prenatal test result and parents receiving a postnatal diagnosis will be more likely to receive up-to-date, scientific information about life expectancy, clinical course, intellectual and functional development, and prenatal and postnatal treatment options . It offers referrals to support services such as hotlines, Web sites, information clearinghouses, adoption registries, and parent support networks and programs specific to Down syndrome and other prenatally diagnosed conditions. The information that is all too often being provided in these situations is out-dated and inaccurate. The treatment options, functional development, opportunities and accomplishments of individuals with Down syndrome have improved dramatically over the years, yet decades old stereotypes still persist. It is critically important for healthcare professionals, families and society to update their knowledge and their perceptions about individuals with Down syndrome.Deutschland bräuchte auch so ein Gesetz. Und jemanden, der es auf den Weg bringt...
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