Down syndrome information?

When you Googled Down syndrome information, what were you expecting? Another dry page about how these kids should be aborted or institutionalized? Saying how they don’t progress past 3rd grade level or how terrible your life and the baby’s life will be? How you and they will suffer? Pages like these examples are simply spewing half-truths, outdated information, and downright lies!

Here is the truth you weren't expecting …the truth that all parents, family, and friends need to understand. Let’s start with…

Sports
There are all kinds of ways to excel in sports. Special Olympics is one of the best-known. Here are some other examples you probably don’t know about.

• Deborah Law, champion bowler
• Megan Bomgaars, cheerleader (what a cutie! Be sure to watch the video,too)
• Karen Gaffney, swimmer

Careers
One of people with Down syndrome characteristics is that they take their jobs very seriously. Most enjoy their jobs and will stay at the same place a long time. Most are very conscientious.

• Erin Gannon, teacher's aide
• Barbara Kavelines, teacher's aide

Artists and Musicians
Many, many people with DS have a strong appreciation of the Arts and have talent in those areas.

• Michael Jurogue Johnson
• Sujeet Desai, musician and husband
• Dylan Kuehl, visual and performing artist

Weddings
Surprised? Don’t be…it’s more common than you think.

• Carrie Bergeron and Sujeet Desai
• Bernadette Resha and Josh Putman (Click on "wedding" for pictures. Don't forget to read the Tennesean article for more info.)

More surprising people...

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