Lovetie Major

Lovetie Major, M.ED, is the founder of My Heart’s Appeal and the Down Syndrome Association of Liberia, a parent support group for children with Down syndrome. The organization provides information, resources and emotional support to new parents looking for solutions for intellectually disabled children. Lovetie's younger sister, Titema, has Down Syndrome.

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Liberia Needs to Accept Individuals with Down Syndrome

March 19, 2015 on , by

Liberia Needs to Accept Individuals with Down Syndrome

March 19, 2015 on , by

In Liberia, it is a common rumor that people have Down Syndrome because of witchcraft or their mother’s unfaithfulness. These rumors are all wrong. Down Syndrome is a genetic condition which is caused when a random error occurs during cell division that results in an extra copy of chromosome 21.

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