Wednesday, 11 September 2013

People with Down syndrome in the news

Scout with Down syndrome completes Eagle project
Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 7th September 2013
William Fitzgerald Jr. finished his Eagle Scout public service project Saturday, after a series of frustrating delays that included puncturing an irrigation line two weeks ago. His mission was to erect a 40-foot flagpole and plaque outside Friendship Missionary Baptist Church on Beatties Ford Road – no easy task for any 15-year-old boy, let alone one with Down syndrome. But if William’s disability gives him anything, it’s determination. He was going to put up the flagpole, one way or another ...

Baby Prince George Raises Awareness For Down Syndrome
Ellen Siedman, Parents.com 10th September, 2013
Duke and Duchess William and Kate are purchasing a painting from an established British artist for Prince George’s nursery.  That wouldn’t be such headline-making news except the very talented artist, Tazia Fawley, happens to have Down syndrome. This could be an amazing thing for kids and adults with DS, and other special needs.

Steve Hartman, CBS News, 8th September 2013
Born with Down syndrome, Jonathan Stoklosa, 31, has the power to lift more than weights. 

Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/09/07/4295214/scout-with-down-syndrome-completes.html#.Uiv162SSBe4#storylink=cp

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