Life With Down Syndrome

World Down Syndrome Day is March 21st. People with Down syndrome and their parents talk with us about their lives.

#DownSyndrome #disabilityawareness

[Wildswampcrab]

My very best friend in high school was a girl named Kelly, she had down syndrome but she always came out with us and did crazy teenager stuff, she ended up with one of the Most respectable guys in our school. Everyone loved her smile, her jokes..so beautiful. She is a nurse now at a dialysis center. I haven't done a damn thing with my life. I would be blessed to have a child as wonderful as that

[WaniZame]

The mum and teenage girl brought a tear to my eye. She has clearly been raised with love and respect and has a bright future.

[sturvinmurvin]

That daughter and her mother are so beautiful together...I love being a parent~

[almira]

I cried when the couple started talking. how sweet omg. I love this couple. he bought her a 40 dollar ring <3

[Sophieey]

The teenage girl really made me smile :)

[Aazuredd]

You don't normally see individuals with Down Syndrome and their families (or with any disability) being presented speaking in a normal every day way. It is always as the "other" and/or about their "problem". As an individual with a disability, all I ever want is to see more and more normalizing of "differentness", so that people can just be people and not face constantly being seen as "not normal", whatever normal is, right? That's what people need to get, that there's no ideal human and constructing an idea of one harms everyone. I first understood this concept for myself in 1986 when I heard a song by Depeche Mode "People are People." :) Btw, abortion was recommended to my mother. They said I would be mentally and physically disabled. Turns out I have a Master's degree and a physical disability to be sure, but not that severe. Doctors can tell you possible outcomes, but they can't determine the value that little human is going to contribute to humanity and the world.

[albertowen]

Not only do I work for an advocacy group for those with Down, I am proud to say that most of our clients and families have become very close to me and my heart over the last 28 years. I have seen them either grow up or move on to an older age. You really don't see many videos featuring older citizens with Down, as there is this assumption they are self-sustaining. Well, yes, that is indeed true, of sorts, but we give them all the love and support they could ever ask for. This video actually made me always continue to do my job for another 20 years or if I am forced to retire. That inspiring. Thank you for the upload, AJ+! And on a side note...I have been married now to my wife 30 years this in August; she too has Down and is as spunky and sassy today as when I first met her!

[rudestar]

My syndrome may be down, but my hopes are up

[rachelyeaton]

I was watching this to properly understand how people with Down Syndome sound and how they talk. This is amazing, and I almost started crying.

[JohnnyX]

I think the parents of these children are so brave and kind, I hope they give those poor children a life of happiness, and be accepted by ppl who don't have down syndrome :)

[levenialawson]

Wonderful video and a great chance to see people with Down Syndrome in a positive light as well as showing the awesome support from their families. My friend Sarah (black jacket and glasses) was one of the speakers in the video and I am so proud of everything she has accomplished. Keep up the great videos A&J!

[Angiepewpew]

3:20 awww this made me cry. mum is so happy and the daughter is SOOO sweet <3 I feel you kid I feel that way about my mum too

[SmartyPants]

I literally almost cried when the teenage girl was saying nice things about her mom :) :(

[RodrigoRangel]

These are the realest, most respectful, most beautiful people on this earth and I love them all very much.

[michaelfernstrom]

Don't let an extra chromosome get you down.

[lailpa]

Your content is incredible. I really hope this channel grows. Keep up the good work!

[penelopevalladares]

There's this club at my school meet in the middle that you can help students with autism and Down syndrome and I love helping

[uhot]

4:10 the love that is projecting from that woman is amazing.

[jeetlebuice]

I hate that people say that they're stupid. HATE IT. They're just like normal people, other than the speech impairments, and that's only sometimes. I'm friends with somebody with Down Syndrome, and he's one of the nicest people I've ever met.

[Usere]

I cried, literally
I wish that all ppl with down syndrome become completely independent and live a healthy long life