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October is Down Syndrome Awareness month. It’s a wonderful time to celebrate the lives of individuals with Down Syndrome and to share the positive impact that people with Down Syndrome bring with those around you.
Many gains have been made in quality of life improvements for people with Down Syndrome. With better access to medical care and increasing educational and career opportunities, more and more are leading active and fulfilling lives.
Here are a few of the many remarkable persons with Down Syndrome who are breaking down some of the old barriers and have been in the news recently:
- Eli Reimer became the first teen with Down syndrome to climb to Mount Everest’s base camp.
- Tim Harris has opened his own restaurant, Tim’s Place in Albuquerque, N.M.
- Lauren Potter is an actress best known for her work on the television show Glee.
- Michael Johnson is an artist who specializes in paintings of animals.
- Karen Gaffney successfully swam the English Channel as part of a six person relay team.
All people with Down Syndrome can lead positive lives full of purpose. But there is still much work to be done. Won’t you join us in helping to pave the way from awareness to acceptance?
Related Links
National Down Syndrome Society
International Down Syndrome Coalition
Noah’s Dad
Down Syndrome in Arts and Media
Einstein Syndrome: Down Syndrome with a Positive Attitude
Tanya says
Thanks for sharing Marya. The advancements they continue to make are so great for these special souls. Great picture too….you can’t help but smile! 🙂
Lisa-The Domestic Life Stylist says
Thank you for starting the conversation. Articles like these will help pave the way to acceptance.
Susan says
Thank you Marya for sharing this post and beautiful photo.
You are right we all need to help continue the progress from awareness to acceptance.
Tanya says
That is such an adorable picture. You can see the happiness and love in all of their faces 🙂