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Read about this 27-year old who lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. He has Down syndrome, but as you’ll see—there is so much more to him than that!

Read about Sujeet Desai's amazing accomplishments. Sujeet has Down syndrome just like you, but never let's it keep him from achieving his dreams.

Think you could swim the English Channel? Read about a young woman named Karen Gaffney, who has Down syndrome, that swam across the English Channel!

Ever wish you could help people understand what it is like to live life with Down syndrome? Read about Melissa Riggio's take on it in this National Geographic article.

Did you know World Down syndrome day was March 21? Learn all about what happened.

“I have Down syndrome, but don’t feel sorry for me.” Learn about someone who grew up in Britain in the 1960s.

Check out The Chris Burke Band.

This person is a painter, illustrator and self advocate. His artwork is amazing—take a look.