NOT SPECIAL NEEDS | March 21 – World Down Syndrome Day | #NotSpecialNeeds

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[aussiefurbymogwaifan]

So many of the the comments here obviously don’t understand that “special needs” is just plain ableist, we are disabled, autistic or in this case Down syndrome ok? Disabled and disability are *NOT* bad words! How hard is that to understand?

[theautisticavenger]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I am #ProudlyAutistic AND DISABLED. Not "differently abled", not "special needs". Those other terms perpetuate stigma against Disability. "Special" sounds as if we're asking for extra. Human needs are never extra!

[ShealaCZ]

I live with muscle dystrophy. Some people can call me partially paralysed, and I am blind in one eye.

But my needs are not special.

Except of the cat massage. I really want cat massage.

[kllawrence]

Right! My daughter has DS and the only "special" things she needs is opportunities like everyone else. She is very capable.

[therealsimdan]

Armor guy looks like a young Dan Aykroyd.

Also, as a father of a 2 year old DS daughter, this video is adorable.

[repotergirl]

Loved the main actress as Becky! Well said.

[xXKeksKuchenXx]

This is one of the coolest adds ever, really. I watched it twice.

[ettinakitten]

2:00 We *all* need to be massaged by a cat!

[traceyshort]

That was so well done and the message was perfectly on point!

[coreinak]

An awesome message from some awesome people...This made me laugh and smile and feel good inside...This was definitely something I needed today...Thanks guys...

[debrapinckard]

One more thought.I used to belong to a listserv for parents of "special needs" children. The parents' signatures typically listed all of their family members by age & diagnosis and if there was a "normal" in the family their name was usually followed by the acronym, "NDWAY" which stood for "Not Diagnosed With Anything Yet." The idea is, any of us could be in a wreck or have an aneurysm, etc. and develop "special needs" tomorrow. Those of us who are currently "able-bodied" would do well to remember that and be grateful.

[NeuroLushia]

This video was simultaneously hilarious and drops an important truth bomb... I love it! I think the idea of "special needs" is quite ridiculous and infantalizing. Autistic people, down syndrome folks and others who are different are just that--DIFFERENT. Yet we are still human. We just might need extra help with some normal human things and to achieve our goals in the ways that are best for us.

[wienzy]

I have a cousin who has Down syndrome, and he is the best cousin. He's really funny, happy, always lovable, loves cartoons, and loves hugs. He went to the Paralympics and participated in swimming and bowling. I love this ad, so true, awesome job.

[ilaila]

absolutely love this video X watched it four times now and shared on facebook. :-) I think people who have any down's syndrome are the best kind of people there are and we would be a sorry world without them.

[gavinneate]

just saying.. You guys rocked this ad. Also the production values are so high. hats off.. and hey, where can i get a dinosaur egg?

[justintangpongprush]

i think everyone needs a cat-back message

[bixyxy]

Ahahhah! Cat massage is awesome for sure!)) Great video, great idea, well done!

[ndisney]

Okay, there are some needs that may be different, like speech therapy or a little extra time, but mostly the message rings true that we are more alike than different. People with DS are flat-out wonderful to know.

Plus, it's a hilarious video! I'm pretty sure I need to be offered fresh dinosaur eggs at least 3 days a week, along with wild-boar, double-smoked pepper bacon. (Please tell me where to get such bacon, that would be special.)

[Nicholas]

0:31 - 0:38 The song is called That's What I Like - Bruno Mars

[kalacskaanna]

I have just watched this video, and I am here about to cry.