These Beautiful Photos Celebrate Kids and Adults With Down Syndrome
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month—an opportunity to honor the incredible, capable children and adults living with Down Syndrome. According to the CDC, about 6,000 babies are born in the United States with Down syndrome each year. Those affected develop an extra chromosome, an occurrence medically known as trisomy, which can cause varied developmental issues.
Although children and adults with Down Syndrome share the same genetic condition, it's important to remember that every person living with the disability is unique, with interests and a personality all their own, and these beautiful photos prove that there's #NothingDownAboutIt.
Emmy - Hanging out in the patch.
A post shared by Amy (Emerson's Mom) (@uplifeofemmyjoy) on Oct 9, 2019 at 4:45pm PDT
"Raising her is no different than it is to raise her brother, she just keeps us busier. Sure we go to therapy but that’s not mandatory and not everyone with DS chooses to do so." @uplifeofemmyjoy
Rory - Reaching milestones.
A post shared by Rory Blake (@roryblakeisgreat) on May 17, 2019 at 5:12am PDT
"I think we will see so much growth in the coming months!" @roryblakeisgreat
River - Learning new things.
A post shared by Hayley & River | Down syndrome (@i_amriver_) on Sep 13, 2019 at 11:29am PDT
"Well his ability to listen and follow direction has come on leaps and bounds so I decided to give it a go, thinking that if it didn't work we could try again another time." @i_amriver_
Yoni - Country living.
A post shared by Yoni Teitelbaum (@upside_of_goni) on Aug 18, 2019 at 5:40pm PDT
Madeline - A simple pose celebrating life.
A post shared by Madeline Stuart (@madelinesmodelling_) on Sep 27, 2019 at 3:23pm PDT
Micah - Fun in the sun.
It’s Always Sunny in California. 📷 @shalyahevans
A post shared by Micah Quinones (@lifewithmicah) on Aug 28, 2019 at 8:35am PDT
Macy - Making introductions.
A post shared by The Lucky Few®️ (@theluckyfewofficial) on Oct 1, 2019 at 10:49am PDT
"Macy has taught me so much about what it truly means to be human and how important it is to see the humanity in those around us. Saying hello and asking someone their name is a basic act of human connection and kindness." @theluckyfewofficial
Connor - Cycling for good.
A post shared by Global Down Syndrome (@globaldownsyndrome) on Jul 11, 2019 at 2:14pm PDT
Bobby - Sharing kindness.
A post shared by LAUREN - Health//Nutrition (@laurenroseginther) on Oct 10, 2019 at 4:46pm PDT
"My family & I always refer to the miracles in our lives as “Bobby Magic”. His attitude is MAGNETIC & it’s humbling to witness all the success, big & small, that continue to bless his path." @laurenroseginther
Noelle - It's always a great idea to eat sweets.
A post shared by NATHEA & NOELLE (@rockeverysock) on Oct 9, 2019 at 9:18am PDT
"She was really so proud that she had baked them.." @rockeverysock
Giuseppi & Patrick - Brothers bonding.
"Life is sweeter with Giuseppi!" @ptcappeli
AAsher - The next Gryffindor.
A post shared by Kerri Liles (@disneymagickerri) on Oct 9, 2019 at 2:59pm PDT
"He left and came back with his wand and stood in the doorway tapping his wand on his hand as if to threaten me with a spell of some sorts if I didn't give in.." @kerri_liles
Zachary - A natural comedian.
A post shared by Zachary Valentine (@zacharyvalentine321) on Oct 8, 2019 at 11:08pm PDT
"Zachary is comedic by nature and his humor has perfect impeccable timing. So for today’s fun facts, this couldn’t have been more perfect!" @zacharyvalentine321
Cooper - Taking in the view.
When your parents are more enthusiastic about looking at rocks than you are... #wherearethesnacks
A post shared by cooper george (@runninglatewiththebates) on Oct 3, 2019 at 9:36am PDT
"When your parents are more enthusiastic about looking at rocks than you are..." @runninglatewiththebates
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