Many people with Down syndrome and other disabilities are not prioritized for organ transplants, and are often turned away, just because they have a disability. But new proposed federal legislation would change that reality.
Hepatitis C and kidney transplants – American Kidney Fund (AKF)
Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Toolkit
World's First Heart Transplant, Cultured Thymus Implantation Performed at Duke
National Down Syndrome Society - We are THRILLED to share that the Charlotte Woodward Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act has been introduced in the House of Representatives! This legislation will prohibit disability-based discrimination
How to ask for a kidney donation – American Kidney Fund (AKF)
Baby gets first-of-its kind heart transplant to help fight rejection - Good Morning America
People with Down syndrome are living longer, but the health system
Reps. Kat Cammack & Debbie Dingell Introduce Bipartisan Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act
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New kidney transplant approach could eliminate need for immune drugs, report finds
Volunteer Spotlight: How Judy Advocated for Better Access to Care for Rare Hawaii Residents - National Organization for Rare Disorders
Young Man Receives the Rare Gift of Three Transplants - Stanford Medicine Children's Health BlogHealthier, Happy Lives Blog