Category: Down syndrome in the media

Almost Twins: A Story about Friendship and Inclusion

From the moment Anna and Anna met at Auburn University, they realized they had so much in common, they HAD to call each other “twin.” Many people celebrate that people are all the same, but the twins respectfully disagree- which is why…

#friendships

Mom Writes New Book – The Up Side Of Downs

By Stephanie

On May 5, 2021May 5, 2021

Lisa Palermo Matto from Syracuse, NY has published a book of stories about her daughter, Marlee, who has Down syndrome.

#Down syndrome in the media#literature#Syracuse#Syracuse University's InclusiveU

A to Z Blogging Challenge – Down Syndrome in the Media – Zombie Massacre

By Stephanie

On April 30, 2021April 18, 2021

Filmmakers Sam Suchmann and Mattie Zufelt star as half-brothers who must stop Satan from ruining their spring break.

#Mattie Zufelt#Sam Suchmann#Spring Break Zombie Massacre

A to Z Blogging Challenge – Down Syndrome in the Media – Yolk

By Stephanie

On April 29, 2021April 18, 2021

Much like people who have Down syndrome, the films they star in are varied and cover topics that can be unexpected.

#adulthood#sexuality#teenage

A to Z Blogging Challenge – Down Syndrome in the Media – Exceed Expectations Born This Way

By Stephanie

On April 28, 2021April 18, 2021

The A & E reality series Born This Way exceeded all expectations and won an Emmy for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program – 2016, Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program – 2017, Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program – 2017, received a Television…

#Born This Way#Born this Way on A&E#Emmy Award Nominated