Chris Burke retiring from NDSS

Do you remember Chris Burke from his starring role in the 1990s TV series, Life Goes On? Following TV, Chris has had a long career as an advocate with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), based in New York. Chris has decided that it is time to retire, and the NDSS has paid tribute to his work here:

... NDSS Board Chairman Rob Taishoff said, “Chris has been an inspiration to generations of people across the country with disabilities. Throughout his lifetime, Chris has given hope to millions of families who may not have known what to expect when given a diagnosis that their child has Down syndrome. Seeing what he has accomplished makes every parent realize that their child will be able to achieve great things” ...

Chris's advocacy and support for families was international, both through his work as an actor and entertainer, and his speaking and presentation roles at many meetings and conferences around the world. We thank him for his work, and the dedication and fun he brought to it, and wish him an enjoyable retirement.

The first series of Life Goes On is available on DVD for members to borrow from the Down Syndrome NSW library, as is Chris Burke's autobiography, A Special Kind of Hero,  co-written with Jo-Beth Daniel - contact Jo, at library@dsansw.org.au to arrange a loan.