Life With Down Syndrome

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

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

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.

The teenage girl really made me smile :)

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

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.

My syndrome may be down, but my hopes are up

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!

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 :)

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

These people are adorable.

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.

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!

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.

They are absolutely inspiring and so cute! I love seeing the joy and hope in their faces. They may have differences in physical,intellectual appearance and health but they are fully capable of doing anything that others with Down syndrome can do. This really warmed my heart. ❤️

Don't let an extra chromosome get you down.

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

Omg that Mom and daughter team are soooooo adorable! 💕

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

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