Special Olympics is a great reminder that everyone deserves to shine! Most of us might remember our high school years as one of the best years of our lives. During this era, we got to explore our individuality and discover our skills and talents. It was also a […]
This adorable little girl’s path to a successful modelling career will make your day! Parenting is hard in itself, but being a parent to a child with a disability is much more challenging. Nevertheless, it is a rewarding experience that Cheryl and John Wharton wouldn’t trade for anything […]
The following story is a beautiful example of friendship among these girl scouts that withstood the test of time. For the past nine years, a Girl Scouts troop in Washington have bonded over doing crafts, baking cookies, and dance parties. These childhood friends have called themselves The Ladybugs, […]
With their infectious smiles and inherent cuteness, it is no wonder why Nampa boys Charlie and Milo McConnel have become internet stars. What makes these three-year-olds even more special is that they are actually fraternal twins, providing inspiration to their followers around the world and helping raise awareness […]
They say that if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life – that adage rings true for McDonald employee Chris Campbell who has Down Syndrome. Last week, he celebrated working in the same Georgia location on Buford Highway for 27 years! Chris, […]
The homecoming dance is a highly anticipated event in high schools. It is an occasion where students dress and suit up to look their absolute best, making sure that they are ready to enjoy the fun-filled and memorable night ahead of them. 17-year-old Arizona boy Daniel Rivas has […]
Dear sweet Hannah Grace, My beautiful daughter, my life changer, my literal gift from God. I want you to know some things about yourself that others may not know. I want to tell you how you’ve impacted not only mine, but so many lives around this whole big […]
They say that ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder,’ and thinking about our progressive society, beauty is, indeed, no longer synonymous to perfection nor confined to a specific size and skin color. Now, the fashion and cosmetics industry is celebrating diversity through beauty inclusive campaigns. Due to this […]
Down Syndrome is the most common genetic condition that occurs in about 6,000 births per year. Despite this, a lot of people are still unaware of the fact that people with Down syndrome cannot be defined by their disability. In recent years, a lot of people with Down […]
Chelsea Werner, gymnast turned model, is shattering stereotypes by following her dreams and becoming a strong voice for people with different abilities. Chelsea was born with Down syndrome, a common chromosomal condition that causes developmental and intellectual delay. Doctors told parents Ray and Lisa Werner that Chelsea would […]
MINNESOTA mother, Leah Spring, 51, together with her partner Dean Ellingson, 61, has decided to do an incredibly selfless thing — they gave a warm and welcoming home to FIVE kids with Down Syndrome. Leah, who already has a daughter with Down Syndrome, has selflessly adopted five more […]
Confident, cheeky, and charming. These are the three words that best describe Russell O’Grady, a person with Down syndrome and an employee of McDonald’s in Australia who became iconic for being one of the firsts people with a disability welcomed by McDonald’s workforce. After rendering 32 years of […]
