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The New Face of |
Half-a-century ago, individuals with Down Syndrome were rarely seen outside of institutions. Sadly, even in modern times when society claims to embrace people with differences, parents facing the prospect of having a baby with Downs are usually counselled to abort. In fact, 85% of babies diagnosed prenatally with Down Syndrome will be aborted! With earlier testing on the horizon, these figures are expected to climb even higher in the near future. |
This alarming and outdated attitude toward Down Syndrome sends the message that these individuals have no hope of living a meaningful life, and are of no value to society. But ask any parent who has been blessed by the addition of one of these engaging little ones to their family, and you'll likely hear story after story of the unexpected joy they have brought to the lives of everyone around them. |
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Our vision |
It is our goal to educate parents about DS, so that no parent ever feels the desperation and sadness that leads them to see abortion as the "best choice." We also aim to make society truly live up to its claims of accepting and celebrating differences by challenging this dangerous misinformation. Only by changing the way the world sees Down Syndrome will we save this endangered species! |
ENDANGERED SPECIES! |
ENDANGERED SPECIES! |
ENDANGERED SPECIES! |
In a world consumed with perfection, society has decided that there is no room for "different." If this attitude remains unchecked, we run the very real risk of eradicating that which makes us individuals, of breeding-out anything unique, anything special. In short, we will become that homogeneous population which we claim to disdain. |