The Radical Beauty Project is the brand new beauty collective prompting a frank discussion about Down’s syndrome.
Kutula 'Peace' in the Fanagolo language, spoken in South Africa Hermanus Whale Festival, South Africa www.EnviroArtsFestival.com celebrating the return of Southern Right Whales Today I want to briefly touch on disabilities, featuring Down's Syndrome. Although anyone involved in mental disabilities call it 'the UP Syndrome' Why? Because Down's Syndrome people tend to be incredibly happy, uplifting and cheerful people! They just naturally spread joy. I have had the privilege of working with special needs kids, from 3 yrs.old to adult. Down Syndrome kids have always been a favorite! Chinese toddler with special needs www.adoptionstogether.org My purpose today is not to go into all kinds of facts and charts and such. Just a kind of an intro! YouTube has some wonderful videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cA3t1HW1Ow&feature=related //downssyndrome.6te.net/ Here, Bruce Carroll does a wonderful rendition of the song 'Sometimes Miracles Hide' I like the following YouTube video because of the song words, the singing ability of Bruce Carroll, and wonderful photos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgZvax0NKSg&feature=related The words really touch my heart, as I have an 'exceptional' child myself. Among other things, he has a form of high functioning autism called 'Asperger's Syndrome' '...You may have to wait a lifetime to see the reason with your eyes, God has wrapped up our blessing in disguise...because sometimes Miracles Hide...' - partial lyrics from 'Sometimes Miracles Hide' a Friendship Park created by Israel www.israel21c.org This park is set up with playground equipment that is compatible with several different kinds of physical disabilities. We all have dreams, no matter what we may look like on the outside. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_-P4t2jR1g As I am sure you've noticed from my past blogs, I like YouTube videos! I can easily spend several hours just browsing different subjects, finding new artists I like, and seeing some great videos! I found Eugene. He is featured on Britain's Got Talent, 2009. Eugene is a librarian. Eugene is very homely, to put it a polite way, but Eugene has a great sense of humor. Does he have 'talent'? See what you think - 'Eugene's Ode to Britain's Got Talent: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_e-TUhRbrI&feature=related Next is a 'more famous' talent that was discovered on Britain's Got Talent, and a singer many of us are familiar with: Susan Boyle, audition for 2009 Britain's Got Talent Pretty frumpy looking, isn't she? and is that humor? ...but she had a dream - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnmbJzH93NU&feature=related Now, here she is with some outer 'beauty' added. Same song same woman same voice but now she's been "spiffed-up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnNk4zpsqew&feature=related www.harpersbazaar.com over 300 MILLION views on YouTube!!! Here's another favorite of mine - 'Perfect Day'" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSnPqKZEFw8&feature=related www.webctor.com I think the message I am trying to get across today is that no matter what we may look like on the outside we are all beautiful on the inside. Look past what you might see as 'undesirable' or 'ugly' or 'dumb-looking'. God has made each of us a one-of-a-kind treasure. Paul Potts, from South Wales, has a hard time being confident in himself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FS9fi2U9A8o&feature=related Jamie Pugh has terrible, terrible stage fright: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uygzBO29GR8&feature=related Taylor Matthews is just an 18 year old kid, who admits to be 'shakin' like a dog', he is so scared: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyJl2NyQ0hI&feature=related Here is one of my all-time favorites 'God Doesn't Make Mistakes' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfuaNhXI1Ao http://www.specialneeds.com/ On December 2, 2011, it was declared "International Day of People with Disabilities" The World Report on Disability brought estimates of ONE BILLLION PEOPLE who have disabilities globally. http://www.cbm.ie/newsandpress/pressrelease/ Moshi, Tanzania A maandamano (protest) organized by the Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation http://www.cbm.org/ A beautiful Down Symdrome Awareness video, I Have A Voice with stunning photos by Thomas Balsamo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_0K-gPlyb0&feature=related www.blogs.reuters.com Let's start this week out looking for some 'hidden treasures' that are around us. We just might have to change some of our attitudes.... and perhaps make a dream come true. www.perthnow.com.au inkspired http://www.collagepaperpainting.etsy.com/ http://www.inkspired.etsy.com/ [email protected]
Ahead of World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March, Vogue speaks to seven individuals who have Down’s syndrome about society’s biggest misconceptions, why everyone’s differences should be celebrated, and the importance of living life to its absolute fullest.
"Who is perfect? Who can say, that we who have Down syndrome are worth less that anyone else? I choose to enjoy the life I was given."
'First and foremost I am' series consists of 21 portraits of people who all have Down syndrome. 21 portrait, since the trisomy of the 21st chromosome causes Down syndrome. I photographed people aged from 9 months to 60 years.
Do you want to know more about Down Syndrome? Here are some Down Syndrome quotes which can make things clear and help you in improving the quality of life of the affected persons.
“I took literally hundreds to show the world how beautiful she really was.”
"I think I can do it all," the reality star says
"Hopefully these photos will give people a different perspective on kids with Down syndrome and show that happiness is possible."
Check to find out about the most inspirational stories of people with down syndrome. These are the people who became famous for their talent despite suffe
"I continue to challenge how I can alter our perceptions of people through the images."
One in 1000 babies are born with Down's syndrome
Zebedee Management collaborates with the #RadicalBeautyProject on their first ever group shoot for #WDSD. All the models featured have #DownSyndrome, and look every inch the #Supermodels they are. When it comes to Down syndrome, most people are so prejudiced (for many reasons, and we aim at challenging these reasons in the process) that they can’t see the forest for the trees and keep these very capable individuals back, in the shadows preferably.
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The study revealed that a number of proteins involved in the immune system are hyperactive in people with Down syndrome.
Do people with Down syndrome feel pain differently? Anecdotal information and some links to research on Intellectual Disability and pain (ID: young girl looks at the camera with a half-smile on her lips. her eyes are bright and friendly, she has brown hair and light skin. she has down syndrome)
Family Downs Side Up all ask top actress with Down's Syndrome about her career and her life.
Greg's real dad died years ago, his mother married Doug. Two years ago, she passed away - leaving behind her only son that needed constant care and support. And, leaving him to one heck of a man who stepped up to do it.
Young Encinitas entrepreneur has opened a sewing business with her mom
When Marblehead, Massachusetts-based photographer Rick Ashley visited Disney World with his wife and her then-12-year-old brother Michael, who has Down Syndrome, he observed the way people stared at Michael, and the way the boy retreated inwards during such moments of alienation. Ashley promptly purchased for Michael a pipe, a baseball cap, and sunglasses, telling him that he resembled the General Douglas MacArthur and suggesting that he salute to anyone who gazed openly at him. Soon, says Ashley, Michael was greeting everyone in this manner, and they returned his salutation with a smile.
Soela Zani, 35, from Albania, photographed the youngsters re-enacting classic works of art such as The Ballerina and The Son of Man to show that 'these children are beautiful'.
'First and foremost I am' series consists of 21 portraits of people who all have Down syndrome. 21 portrait, since the trisomy of the 21st chromosome causes Down syndrome. I photographed people aged from 9 months to 60 years.
It’s the start of summer — which means it is graduation season around the county. Thousands of seniors are looking towards summer fun, college in the fall and starting to think about their futures. Instead of focusing on all those who won’t be graduating because their lives were lost to abortion, I want to introduce […]
Setting the record straight on special needs and disability.
1. Lauren Potter Who doesn’t love Lauren Potter? Best known as the actress who plays Becky Jackson on the hit show Glee is one of the few actors with Down syndrome who has broken into Hollywood. Obviously that fact is reason enough to admire Lauren, but she doesn’t let her celebrity status go to waste. She uses her fame to help raise awareness about Down syndrome and end the R-word. 2. Eva Longoria Eva is the founder of Eva’s Heroes, a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to enriching the lives of those with intellectual special needs. Her advocacy stems from her love of her older sister, Elizabeth, who has Down syndrome. Eva’s Heroes, based in San Antonio, Texas, provides an inclusive environment based on “interact, grow, learn and love.” The organization helps teens and young adults integrate with and flourish in society. 3. John C. McGinley As one of television’s favorite doctors, the actor who played Dr. Perry Cox on Scrubs has used his celebrity to advocate on behalf of his son with Down syndrome, Max. In 2011, John received the Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award for his work related to people with Down syndrome and people with developmental disabilities in general. John is also a board member and international spokesperson for the foundation and advocates for the Special Olympics campaign “Spread the World to End the Word.” 4. Patricia Heaton After discovering Reece’s Rainbow Adoption Ministry, Patricia developed a fierce passion for the organization and advocating for those with Down syndrome. The Everybody Loves Raymond actress started a Twitter campaign in 2011 promising $1 to Reece’s Rainbow for every new follower she received up to $10,000. The goal was reached in less than 48 hours! Patricia continues to use social media to spread awareness about Down syndrome. 5. Jamie Foxx Actor, musician and comedian, Jamie Foxx, has used his voice to help raise money for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation. The foundation also presented him with the 2012 Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Awrd. Jamie is continuously inspired by his sister DeOndra Dixon, who lives a rich and rewarding life with Down syndrome. Jamie is often seen with DeOndra at red carpet events!
While expecting her new baby, Melody, a labor and delivery nurse, learns her baby will have Down Syndrome, an unexpected diagnosis.
Down syndrome. It's called a defect, chromosomal error, an abnormality, an anomaly. But I call it a miracle. Despite chromosomal abnormalities being the most common cause of miscarriage in the first trimester........................ Despite the anomaly of an extra 21st chromosome and how it even happens........................ Despite the odds.......................... These kids are here. They add joy to our lives. They add beauty to the world. Not because they have Down syndrome. Not because they are special. Because they are our children. Because they are unique individuals with their own likes and dislikes, quirks and personalities, hopes and dreams. And that alone makes them beautiful. So why ask, Can a person with Down syndrome be beautiful? I first decided to do this post last year after someone found my blog after searching that very phrase. And while the answer may seem so obvious to us now, I remember the days after Kamdyn was born, when I thought she would be ugly. It doesn't surprise me that someone could search for that question, because two words, Down syndrome, suddenly changed everything I thought I knew about parenting and love and fairness and beauty. I didn't know that people with Down syndrome could swim the English Channel, be a musician, sink a 3 point shot, get married, be an artist, a teacher, act on a tv show and be beautiful. But now I do. And now, over two years later, I can tell you that we are all miracles. We are all unique, special creations of God. We are all beautiful and Down syndrome doesn't change that. Without further ado. Just some of the many beautiful people in the world, who happen to have Down syndrome. (Each child's name is above the picture, and I tried to link to all of the ones who have blogs.) Kamdyn: She loves to ride this little car down the side walk, while her big brother and sister ride their bikes. John Austin Clay, aka Clay-bug Schneouri Ella Lucas Sam Anya Dani Jalanea Jaidin Lily Jacob Lucas Manolo Bryanna Luca Julian Moxie My handsome Henry! Hailey Here is my feisty 5 year old Kalleigh. She is definitely one head-strong little girl! Moriah Violette Allison: 5 months she loves faces and can roll across the room. She doesn't like bells or mad voices, they make her pout. :) Cameran Braden Jacsen Ellie Kai Christian; 3.5 SJS/TEN survivor Peter Julian 5; adopted from a Ukrainian orphanage Dec 26th, 2011, brought home to Texas January 12, 2012 Emma Lauren Isaiah : Ray of Sunshine :) Isabella Seth: loves to blow raspberries, get hugs from his sisters, jump sky-high on his jumperoo and taking a bath. Seth is the sweetest baby I know, and he melts hearts whenever he enters a room! Annie Scarlett Amira: She's not a diagnosis, she's herself. She's beautiful, funny, witty, stubborn, loving, intuitive, patient, observant, calculating, and smart. She already knows 20 signs, and she loves her big brother and dancing. Isabelle Mia Sammi Luke Aero is 17 months old and teaches me every single day what it means to love deeply, truly, honestly and without hesitation. He loves music and bangs at his keyboard every morning upon rising. He also loves to practice percussion in the kitchen with pots, pans, spoons, lids...anything that makes a satisfying thunk! I'm going to finish off with a little Kamdyn book end. Thank you so much to everyone who allowed me to share your beautiful children. Feel free to pass this on, share it on Facebook, Twitter, Twitface, or whatever you are on. There were a few others who kindly offered for me to use their picture, but it was disabled on their blog. If you want to send me one or put it in the BC thread, I can add it.
What people can Down Syndrome can now do:
Now that we have been opened to the world of Down syndrome, we get to celebrate in the best way possible - by spreading love & awareness for those with an extra 21st chromosome! Keep reading for some of our favorite facts about Down syndrome.
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“I hope that when people see me modeling, they know that people with disabilities can do anything.”
If this doesn't prove love exists nothing does.
When he is an adult, Emmett will no longer be able to play the cute card. His world will be a much more difficult one.
Jenny Hatch, 29, fought for the right to live with the family she loves
And James Leech is so inspired by the youngster he's taking part in the London Marathon
The one sibling who has impacted my life more than any other is my brother, Michael. Michael was born with Down Syndrome, which is a genetic disorder.
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Syble and I were a package deal. It was important to me that he know how important she is and that she's part of my future.
"This just shows how far we have come in our own understanding of Down syndrome."
While there are almost 400,000 people with Down syndrome in the US alone, society still has a lot of misconceptions about this genetic disorder. But as the world continues to change for the better, people with disabilities are being given the chance to turn this delusion on its head and prove that the sky is the limit.
It was only in 2015 when Madeline Stuart became the first model with Down syndrome to ever walk in a New York Fashion Week show. Since her debut, the Australia native has appeared in over 60 shows internationally. In September 2018, Special Olympics…
