Down Syndrome in the 21st Century

[bieberpotterpower]

4:26 she calls her mom 'weird' lol

[1972rededge]

beautiful.xxx

[SuperMissblueeyes]

I wish people were as open minded here in the UK! Unfortunately, disability discrimination continues here & not just for Downs Syndrome. The problem is it's hard to prove. For example, if it's to do with a job offer, all the employer has to do, is give a different reason for not offering the job, even if it's not true, it still makes it impossible to prove so they get away with it! I'm doing all I can to try to change it. but we need to work together.

[1972rededge]

@SuperMissblueeyes HI

ppl are always gonna judge we were put on this earth and our children with DS to teach the world about ds and yes its all around the world discrimination and its our jobs as Parents of our gorgeous kids to open their minds and hearts to our beautiful children xx

[IKOIRIEY]

it's so

nice to see how they grow!

[weejoey1]

Children / Adults like the ones in the video are the reason i want to work with special needs people :) xx

[Zachvaughan101]

Awwwwwwwmaaaaaaaagassshhhhhh so cute !

[Specialinlove]

Aloha from Maui Hawaii ! My name Nathan I met my girl at SPEACIAL OLYMPIC and they said we can't but we are getting married feb. 2012 !

[killer555393]

Those arent the worst cases of down syndrom.

This guy in my bus only says "MAMA" and can't do anything but walk.

[AlannahClaire]

She's so adorable. My step brother has down syndrome. I love him to death. He never fails to light up my day.

[Occupy4now]

Society is becoming more accepting??? Dude what bubble do you live in??? THis is an evil society becoming more and more evil!!! We abort children for convenience and any slight blemish. It's a miracle any child with Downs makes it through this satanic selection process. They are ALL precious in Jesus' site and we are blessed for all these precious Jewels that make up His crown.

[dorisblake]

they have such unique features. i wonder if people without the syndrome appear to them as sharing features that make us all resemble each other.

[MannequinFactoryy]

They have the biggest hearts <3

[cartman659]

it is so sad that people are so so heartless and make fun of this like on the internet or walking down the street i hope the best to all poeple with Down Syndrome all round the world and show people that you are just the same as them

[Lucailey]

Downs babies are just adorible! I love those big round eyes. What is great now is that I think the world is starting to realize that people who are different can still do well if the rest of us are understanding enough to let them reach their full potential without keeping them down. Who knows what any of us will amount to if we have the thance to try!

[bossymom1969]

shared this video! love it as Leek1964 says it warms the heart!

[TeamFortressgineer]

dumb

[TylerTheCreatorVids]

God bless them.

[taboch]

how can 12 people not like this video? i wish people caan be educated, i work with people with down syndrom, and more serious mental challenegs of all ages, i have a very open view on everyone now, the general public should watch these programs more

[Solbady]

That video was wonderful, and the ending was just heart warming.

[tool2342]

I love them. I would be perfectly happy to have a child with down syndrome. I just don't know why people think it would be so bad. I mean my sister was a straight A student her whole life, good at everything, lots of friends, but she has grown up and broken my parents hearts by her actions towards them - so I think having a 'normal' child can be considered very overated at times.

[launchmusicc]

why do I get the feeling, that the comment's are *comment approval only*

[virginiatechfanx]

down syndrome more like down to earth syndrome! :-)

[jessRAWRmango]

she is SO beautiful, wow

[PastaaaaaProductions]

I want to be friends with the girl who said she likes to gossip about cute boys. XD

[ManderMurduh]

When I am older, I want to adopt a child with down syndrome...

[girardsag]

Good job getting the word out,

Dakota's Pride

[boymowgli]

Praise God, and thank you. I would like to find a way to use my photography skills to show the value of diversity and humanity.

[SabarStudios]

My sister has Down Syndrome,

and she is the coolest person I have ever met!

-Judah Hudson

youtube.com/watch?v=LOLQgFvh_x­A

[phoebethedogful]

" If you look at me, I dont give up, and I never have." These people are so inspiring. I want to be a special ed teacher when I grow up.

[TakeItToTheHoop23]

AWESOME VID!!!!

[carol3hawks]

My son used signs and knew 100 plus words by age two. Then autism came and stole his speech!!! He is now 34, non-verbal, but lives a fabulous life. This video is warm and makes me smile

[Rachulie]

ok so r downs people like, they will have the mentality of a kid? idk how they can go to college though.

[ZombiesAreBritish]

Nice Vid

[11CODFATHER11]

Dude That Was Okay Considering Hes Down sydrome

[Marion118]

This is a WONDERFUL video! Thank you!

[kimmulakshmi]

I'd love to picnh the babies chin. She's so cute!!! 

[kimmulakshmi]

I curse anyone that mocks them!!!! They are so beautiful!!!

[kimmulakshmi]

How can anyone have the heart to mock them??? It's not their fault that they are like that!!!

[brlaranjo]

I think of Tom on secret life and how much potential he has:) in my opinion he is a great actor

[joseynjenny]

this video is great i have a 11 monthold baby girl w/ ds.....empowering, and touching...i too have high hope and expectation for my lil girl...<3<3

[indirulz1234]

So what is exactly down syndrome?

[kimmulakshmi]

@indirulz1234 : Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition characterized by the presence of an extra copy of genetic material on the 21st chromosome, either in whole (trisomy 21) or part (such as due to translocations). The effects and extent of the extra copy vary greatly among people, depending on genetic history, and pure chance.

[YourSilentMassacre23]

They are just such sweeties and seem like they are just like us....normal happy people striving for more in life. I wish ALL the best to all of these people! God bless you all! <3

[iIVIatrix]

my best friends sister has down syndrome, she works at a grocery store where i work, i saw 2 kids picking on her, and i kicked them out, and my manager said they aren't allowed to come in the store. kids like this change lives man, they are so sweet :)

[mariofreak444]

yeah gossiping about boys ok

[darksith10]

Make you cry

[bubblezgirl14]

I like this because it shows people with down syndrome are just the same as us. I had the great opportunity of working with a girl in my dance class who had it :) and a girl in my choir class at school has it as well

[Jorddudeness13]

this is why i dont say the word retard

[jb55101]

i am hard of hearing and have ld but i try so hard to ffit and hang with normal people and somtimes it not work i join special olympics and been do year now and have people with ds on my team and they accpted me right away .

[MrMetalCookie]

Down Syndrome isn't a disease, it's a gift that allows you to enjoy the simple things in life.

[Toocrazyforthisworld]

Very beautiful video!!

[227kaboo]

i have a sister with down syndrome.... this shows that they aren't how most people see them as incapable of doing anything... my sister is 14 has ds can drive a car and competes in the special Olympics

[ViRaGFX]

I really want to meet and befriend someone with Down Syndrome now after watching this. Two years ago at my school, we had this girl named Annie with DS. She ran a mile race!

[justinbiebersucks725]

At 6:58, he seemed like he had a normal intelligence, but had a speech problem.

[dannyyspencerr]

okay... that girl at 1:36 is aDORABLE!!

[askip96]

who is the man at the end? so inspirational! once you see this movie it really makes you sad about how you complain about the things you dont have! these kids are so optimistic and loving, ver inspirational loved the moive.

[HeatherandChris7]

My 8 month old son has Down syndrome, and I'm always in need of supportive friends. "Eye on Isaac (Genetically Enhanced w/ Down Syndrome)" on Facebook

[bunchalinks]

is it more likely for a baby to have down syndrome if the mother is older?

[IrisMG]

@bunchalinks Hi. Not necessarily. My cousin's 2nd child was born with down syndrome when my cousin was 27.

[mnesberg32]

@bunchalinks Yes, as you reach the age of 40 the odds of having offspring with Down Syndrome go up greatly.

[buggyMCbugpants]

I just want to hug all of them!!!! <3

[Martinoooh]

this video tugged my heart strings. i had a daughter with DS. she passed away this august. thank you for this video

[younisraza]

this made me cry

[RobotGiirl]

that  baby girl is soo smart!

[RobotGiirl]

Awwwuh, the baby is soo cute! <3

[TheFinnersdude]

What a LEGEND

[indielover08]

Thank you so much for this! My eyes teared up. This was deeply moving and very educational.

[ritzyac]

deeply moved :)

[carol3hawks]

I thank you for this video!! As the parent of a child with Downs-and autistic catatonia, I was not as lucky to have any help, as he was born 33 years ago. The love and acceptance and films like these, give hope in raising the children with DS, to their full potential. THANK YOU! Love and blessings to you and your family

[sharonlisa79]

Great video; good report Jack!

[WilliamBroichYAY]

ponce is the coolest guy with down syndrome!!!!!

[sthaas66]

WONDERFUL!! Seeing postive messages like this gives me great joy and hope for a very bright future for my daughter! Thank you:)

[Patito195]

this video got me emotional, i have a newborn sister with down syndrome and its changing my view of life! god bless 8)

[juliebork]

Not sure how I missed this video but it is fabulous. Yall should promote it more. Who is the doctor in the beginning of the video? Does he treat kids with Ds or was he featured in the video as a dad with a kid who has Ds?

[DSACTTEXAS]

@juliebork Adam is the dad of a beautiful girl who has Down syndrome, but he is not a specialist. He was featured because the documentary is aimed at healthcare professionals and he can speak to them as laymen cannot.

[juliebork]

@DSACTTEXAS Understood. Very well done video. Thank you so much for promoting it! I will pass it on as well.

[itsoktohaveDS]

@juliebork he does both and has a kid with down syndrome

[zoeloves70s]

baby at 0:0l is adorable

[105km]

SO the reason for down syndrome is 1 to many chromosomes? The 21st, i think?

[Kurtek88]

Inspirational and a great video to show to new parents of a Down Syndrome baby.

[Crown2975]

Congratulations. This documentary is very interesting and extraorinary.

[hyhradio1]

LOVE IT!!! Thank you so much for this documentary!

[LeeK1964]

BRAVO!!! This video moves me and makes my heart sing! I have a four year old son with Ds and I, too, see him living successfully in the 21st century!

[tool2342]

@LeeK1964 Your son will bring you such happiness and never break your heart like so many 'normal' children end up doing...

[pyorotemjin]

Excellent! very current and informative