People with Down syndrome online and in other media

Never mind the learning disability, here's PKN

Nikki Fox, BBC News, 19th May 2015
PKN are punk rockers with learning disabilities representing Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest. Tonight they're in the semi-final, but they're fairly confident, because they're one of those tipped to win. I've been to Helsinki to meet the band and visit the remarkable arts centre which has been central to their success ...

Is the world ready for a model with Down syndrome?by Jorge Rivas, Fusion, 18th May 2015

Madeline Stuart has been posting pictures on Facebook, Instagram, andTwitter to get the attention of casting agents. Stuart, 18, says she wants to be a model on ad campaigns and walk down fashion runways to help “change society’s view of people with Down syndrome” ...

Man with developmental disabilities opening coffee shop

Brittni Smallwood, WIVB 4 News, 10th May 2015
George Augstell is living out his dreams. The 27-year-old has down syndrome and will own and operate a new coffee shop in Niagara Falls.

“I’m so happy right now,” Augstell said ...

'It's hard to find a job when you have Down's syndrome' (video: 18 m)
Victoria Derbyshire, BBC 2, 7th May 2015
People living with Down's syndrome tell Victoria Derbyshire there are still too many barriers to finding a job. The charity Mencap says eight out of 10 working age people with a learning disability could work but less than two in 10 are in employment. James Hamilton told the programme he was disappointed to be told "thank you but goodbye" once he had completed some work experience ...

May Issue Cover Shoot
Bron Bates, Child Magazine, 29th April 2015
In case you missed this link when it was first posted a couple of weeks ago.