Bill would ban abortions based on Down syndrome diagnosis
A bill that would ban doctors from performing abortions because a baby may have Down syndrome is headed to the Senate floor. The Utah Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee approved the bill Monday evening in a 3-2 vote. It already passed the House, despite a warning from the legislative general counsel that […]
Creating rays of hope for families of children with special needs
Before Mark and Amber Leck married, she had a dream where she learned her daughter’s name would be Aubrey. In the dream, she and her husband thanked God for sending them one of His choice spirits. Now, Aubrey is 7 and the sign above her door reads, “A dream come true.” Mark, who is CEO […]
Swimming in service: PG’s Sheila Morrison has dedicated years helping Down syndrome and autistic kids learn to swim
It may be the middle of winter, but one backyard pool in Pleasant Grove is full of warmth. Each week, dozens of children enter the pool to improve their swimming skills during lessons from instructor Sheila Morrison. And on two evenings a week, the lessons are free of charge and the students are particularly […]