The best way to promote awareness of Down syndrome is for people with Down syndrome to share their own stories in their own words
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Mahyar from Iran
Hello there, my name is Mahyar Pilehvar Javid from Iran. I am 23 and was born with Down syndrome but it doesn’t mean I can’t live my life fullest. I[…]
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Samantha from United States
Meet my daughter Samantha! She is a 19-year-old model/actor that loves sports, dance, and Olivia Rodrigo! When she has free time, she hangs out with her friends, plays Just Dance,[…]
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Alejandra from Peru
I am Alejandra. I’m 25 years old. I am engaged with a lovely boy named Giancarlo. I live in Lima, and I work three days weekly at the National Children’s[…]
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Gayatri from India
Hello. I am Gayatri. I am crafting a better tomorrow for myself and my friends with my art. Look at my work on Instagram – pumpkin_shumpkin. I love my life[…]
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Aidan from the United Kingdom
Hi, I’m Aidan. I am 20 years old. I’ve just been featured by Parkrun UK in their blog because I ran 100 park runs! Aidan’s dad, Matt, says: “Aidan started[…]
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Dan from the United States
Hi! My name is Dan, and I am 41 years old. I live in South Carolina and recently got my own place with my best friend Kyle. I have worked[…]
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Neelima from India
I am Neelima. I am 25 yrs of age. I am lucky to have my parents. Especially my father. He coordinates a special school organised by parents of the Trivandrum[…]
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Ethan from the United States
This is my beautiful son Ethan who is 9 yrs old. He loves sports of all kinds. He also just made the A Honor roll in 3rd grade. He is[…]
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Aryan from Botswana
Hai, I am Aryan. I am 12yr old and I was born with Down syndrome. I am a twin and my sister is Apoorva. We live in Maun in Botswana.[…]
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