Jessica, A Model With Down Syndrome, Is Shattering Beauty Standards And Paving The Way For Others

Despite it being one of the most common chromosomal conditions diagnosed in the United States, the discrimination of those that are ‘different’ is ever-present.

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“People with Down syndrome have been subject to exclusion from society and from discrimination across the board – in educational settings, employment, and in their communities,” said David Tolleson, Executive Director of the National Down Syndrome Congress. “Much of it is due to a lack of understanding and education and exposure to people with Down syndrome.”