Tuesday, 10 November 2015

People with Down syndrome in the media recently ...

It's just co-incidence that they are all men this time ...


US bodybuilder with Down syndrome fulfilling lifelong dream of competing in professional competition
9News, 9th November 2015
In three days’ time, a young man from Indiana will be living out his dream of competing in his first official bodybuilding competition.

Collin Clark, 22, has Down syndrome, but his trainer and friend Glenn Ubelhor says he is one of the hardest working people he’s ever worked with ...

(US) National Institutes of Health, 30th October 2015
As a person with Down syndrome, David Egan has made it his mission to fulfill his own potential and to help other people with Down syndrome fulfill theirs. Here he discusses his work, his belief in the power of research, and his hopes for the future ...
John Demont, The Chronicle Herald, 4th November 2015
The challenge with writing a profile of Will Brewer is this:

Should you open with the fact he takes good pictures, writes lyric poetry and is part of an energetic arts collective? Should you try to lure readers in by talking about the rousing speeches, which he pens himself, that have captivated thousands? ...


Peruvian model with Down syndrome takes on NY fashion scene
Hillary Ojeda, Peru This Week, 22nd October 2015
The new exclusive model of fashion brand Verdette, is the new symbol of determination and perseverance: Peruvian Jaime Cruz.

Diagnosed with Down syndrome and signed with the New York fashion brand, Verdette, Jaime Cruz says about his experience that you should, “never let anyone tell you can not do something.” ...

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