Down Syndrome
Beware the sweet video may move you to tears of joy. Two Pennsylvania high school students, who both have Down syndrome, were crowned Homecoming King and Queen by their peers last Friday.
Madeline Stuart is breaking stereotypes and barriers. The 18-year old has down syndrome, but will not let the disorder affect her from living her dreams.
Seveteen-year-old teenager, Karrie Brown, conquered the fashion world on social networks and earned a special place in the new Wet Seal's clothing line, becoming one of the models with Down Syndrome with more followers on Facebook.
Kenny is the result of an experimental process conducted in Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, in search for a perfect white tiger species with blue eyes. Kenny came up with jaw problems, mental impairment and is considered the first tiger with Down Syndrome.
Antonio Martinez, a 21-year old Latino man with Down syndrome, was reportedly pepper sprayed and physically abused on a San Diego street by the local police department after he ignored orders made by officers looking for a domestic violence suspect in the area