Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day 2011

A photo montage to mark the global celebration of World Downs Syndrome Day on March 21st 2011.

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Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• down
• syndrome.
• down's
• syndrome
• trisomy
• 21
• world
• day
• WDSD
• inspirational

[PennyGreenDHG]

NB. Abusive comments WILL be removed.

You don't have to like my montage and you are perfectly at liberty to say so and why, but if you post comments that are abusive to people with Down's Syndrome or learning disabilities, then I will block and report you and remove your comments.

This montage was made in celebration of people with Down's Syndrome (including my late son) and I will not tolerate any form of hatred speech towards anyone in comments.

[lookstokill16]

@commodore64fan I love how you say "they're not normal" when, they're all around you. All the time, 24/7. There's probably an equal amount of people with disabilities as there is "normal" people. I realize that you're probably some 14 year old junior high kid, but that doesn't make it okay. Get off your soap box and grow up.

[PennyGreenDHG]

@lookstokill16 Thanks for replying to those comments which I hadn't seen.

I don't normally moderate comments, but I have removed them as I am not prepared to have such comments for people to read. If they offered opinion in a polite measured way, fine, but frankly the terminology was unacceptable.

[AviatorsCreed]

Omg I love this, my daughter has downs, my little pieces of heaven here on earth. This was awesome thank u for sharing, more ppl need to be educated there's so much ignorance in the world, but I have learned what's said out of the mouth it will slap u in the face. Just a little advise for the ignorant comment.

[PennyGreenDHG]

@AviatorsCreed Thank you I'm glad you liked it. I'm already working on one for World Down Syndrome Day 2012.

[PennyGreenDHG]

@finishfixer - I appreciate the concerns about their ongoing welfare, but this montage was about showing that people with DS are more alike than different and sadly whilst issues like Alzheimer's may occur sooner in their population, these are issues that any of us may face as we age. I could only use the photos offered me, but in case you missed them, there were nearly 10% of them featuring teenagers and adults. In my view it's about educating society about acceptance and inclusion for all.

[PennyGreenDHG]

Dedicated to everyone with Down's Syndrome worldwide!

[SabarStudios]

My sister has Down Syndrome,

and she is the coolest person I have ever met!

-Judah Hudson

youtube.com/watch?v=LOLQgFvh_x­A

[lisajane666]

My brother has downs & people like you who like to send abuse should take note - downs people are born how they are and have no choice, but you, with your immature comments do have a choice. Grown up. Just goes to show that you haven't got a clue, go look in the mirror, and you'll see the biggest 'retard' going.

[gilmic12]

my little brother has downs i am writing a book for him he is the one at 2:24 at the top with a suit on he is so important to me ya it can be hard but we will get through it together ya he looks different but on the inside hes just the same ya he may have trouble learning but we all aint perfect i love my brother with all my heart idk what i would do without him He teaches me so much so dont feel bad for people with downs because they are perfectly fine they dont want to be pitied just loved<3

[LeahsWALKABOUT]

Aloha from Maui Hawaii .

[83gizmoe]

@finishfixer You have never been lucky enough to know anyone with down syndrome if you had you would never make such a disgusting comment. They are more than capable of everything that you do and more. They would never be so nasty to another person with or without downs as they are too loving. Maybe you should wonder why you are a rude and bitter person!! You need to be pitied, they are happy and lovely to know. For my friend Danny B and many more. Downs don't want or need pity.

[zastt]

@finishfixer My son is 14, and he wipes his own ass just fine. As for a social life and the end of cute, that's why I'm involved with a disability co-op. Alzheimer's at 40 isn't guaranteed. Higher risk - like leukemia and heart issues - and my son hasn't had those. We can't guarantee the health or future of any of our children. Why not enjoy the now while you involve yourself in future planning for all people with disabilities instead of just focusing on the negative possibilities?