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These young sweethearts with Down syndrome were recently crowned the King and Queen of prom at Monmouth Comprehensive School in Monmouth, South Wales. Teenagers Dylan Hughes and Amelie Barker, both 16, first met when they were just three years old. They only started dating in March but now, it appears that the pair has gotten
Everyone has a dream, and for Georgia Knoll, it’s to be part of an airline cabin crew. Georgia is an energetic 25-year-old woman with Down syndrome who constantly proves to everyone that people with disabilities are capable of so much more than others might believe. She’s done some modeling and runway work, and even became
There’s nothing better than celebrating your birthday knowing that people remembered you on your special day – and that is exactly what a boy with Down syndrome experienced during his birthday last June 14. A few days before his third birthday, Freddie Taylor’s mother, Joanne Taylor, had requested for some cards for his son who
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 time when we had lots of questions
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 else, because they were blessed with their
“There are friendships imprinted in our hearts that will never be diminished by time and distance.” — Dodinsky 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,
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 about Down syndrome. With a following of
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, 43, has handled multiple tasks since became
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 Down syndrome, and like his peers, he
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 world. I want to tell you about
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 inspiring beauty movement, it is no longer
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 syndrome took the world by storm when
