Our negative assumptions about people with Down syndrome can lead us to treat them in such a way that these assumptions become reality. In sociology, this is called a ‘self-fulfilling prophecy’. Why not reverse our perspectives? If we have positive assumptions about people with Down syndrome, we’ll give them more opportunities in their schools, workplaces, relationships and activities. And maybe these positive assumptions will become reality.
#AssumeThatICan #WDSD24 #WorldDownSyndromeDay #EndTheStereotypes
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This is cringe
I’m at an self advocacy conference in Oregon and they introduced me to your video and I have C.P. I just want to thank you for speaking the truth. about how the disability community feels .Keep speaking truth to power!!
I couldn’t agree more!!!
All i can think of is all the “I can have a Margarita” comments insta on every post that includes a down syndrome women
This is a masterpiece… genuinely.
In UK fetuses with DS can be aborted up to 40 weeks. Is that the same in USA? It's infanticide.
I live in Italy. Abortion laws are the same for "normal" fetuses as for fetuses with DS
I once got in a lot of trouble while I was dating an acoustic girl, she was screaming so hard, and it was mutual but she bailed on me and said she didn't have any idea. If it wasnt for the texts i was done for by the cops
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I have a friend with Downs Syndrome. She still lives with her parents but has learnt to us public transport and take herself to work. I also know a lot of people with various disabilities and they are capable of a lot more than the general population think. Not always a DIS ability but a DIFFERENT ability
Should not be reproducing if you are disabled cruel to the offspring
They don’t serve you, for the same reason you can’t live on your own. I want to see what kind of moron decided it’s a good idea to make this pile of crap.
No, people don't assume shit, they know you can't read Shakespeare without it being a hollow gesture because you can't understand anything in it, and they don't let you live on your own or drink booze or train you to hit harder because you're so severely mentally lesser that you're emotionally stunted and are a danger to yourself and others because you're an impulsive overly emotional animal.
Gross.
Same feeling right here.
I am Autistic spectrum disorder & I’m a 30 year old guy, & everyone must understand that we Do Not need to be treated like a high schooler in society. We are adults Not Kids. We Belong with typical people & we must have people focus on our interests & characteristics, not a disability. I will say it Louder & make sure it is heard, Period.
Ok 👍
Okay srsly what’s going on with her face
Always just assumed people with Down syndrome had immense strength
She must be their emperor
My Friend Sam has Down Syndrome, and all the time people assumed he couldn't play or beat games.
Coordown syndrome
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LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOO
What’s sad is that the assumptions that Down syndrome people can’t often starts before they are born.
I’m a father of a 2 year old Down syndrome girl and she brings my family much joy.
cant have shit in this world frfr
Great… Proof that even people with down syndrome can be just as sassy, unpleasant and obnoxious as everybody else
I assume that u owe me money
Super!!!!
If I’m being honest these are issues everyone my age faces!! The world assumes so much and I wish we would all just be treated equal especially people with Down syndrome!! I wish my parents would assume the best of me not the worst but I’ll prove them wrong as a 23 year old woman with ADHD, sever depression/anxiety, and CPTSD
Beautiful! Especially parents, they use their standards and look down on their unfavourite children and assume they cannot do lots of things and conditioned them and make them believe they can't. Only children with good academy result at schools are their real children.
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i want to be wetawded but you assume i cant be wetawded now am not wetarded
can i rizz up your gyatt???
the irony of using subtitles
This is SO WELL MADE
Never loved a spot like this
I'm laughing so hard rn
It only takes faith to move mountains
I love this message but it's a little more complicated 🏺. There are societal barriers that must be demolished, if doing something a different way will make it easier for handicapped people than we should change the way it's done 🏺. Thankfully society is heading that way 🏺. I hope that trend continues 🏺🏺🏺🏺🏺
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