Down Syndrome in the 21st Century

See the wonderful abilities and potential of people with Down syndrome. From infancy to adulthood, this 2008 video showcases individuals with Down syndrome living their lives to the fullest and doing things "not thought possible" -- using sign language, swimming, giving a school report, dancing, gossiping, holding a job and giving a speech. Made especially for new parents of a child with Down syndrome, this is for anyone who wants a current, accurate look at Down syndrome today. Produced by the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas, dsact.com.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Down syndrome
• Down's syndrome
• Trisomy 21 diagnosis
• intellectual disability
• sign language
• toastmasters
• disability
• health
• mental retardation
• inclusion
• prenatal disagnosis
• prenatal test
• amniocentesis

[AlannahClaire]

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

[MannequinFactoryy]

They have the biggest hearts <3

[bieberpotterpower]

4:26 she calls her mom 'weird' lol

[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

[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.

[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.