How long is the average lifespan of a person with Down syndrome?

Today, the average life expectancy of a person with Down syndrome is nearly 60 years and continuing to climb.

Can someone with Down syndrome go to jail?

Certainly some individuals might end up in juvenile detention or even jail, but not prison. Individuals born with Down Syndrome are protected by law in the US and are required to receive a free public education.

Can someone with Down syndrome drive?

Down Syndrome Driving Classses Many people with Down Syndrome lead independent lives, this includes being able to drive. If a person with Down syndrome can read and pass a drivers education class and pass a road test, then they can get a drivers license.