“My friends, my community” – Czech Republic
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Teresa and Michael after playing at the premiere of the theatre performance “The Return of the Young Prince” in Prague. Teresa Moyano and Michael Bednář meet regularly at rehearsals of the theatre performance “The Return of the Young Prince” in Prague, where they play within a group of youngsters with Down […]
“My friends, my community” – Ireland
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Friends on Wheels This is a photo of my friend, Michael McCormick and I. We go on the motorbikes together. We do lots of charity runs, like, at Christmas we pulled a sleigh with the bikes and delivered toys and presents to local schools. I love spinning around on the motorbike! […]
“My friends, my community” – Romania
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Irina and Robert Irina and Robert are friends since 2 years. They have met in an educational center where Robert is a volunteer. They both share the same passions for music and fishing. They compose and practice and sing together on different stages. They went together at a national fishing contest. […]
“My friends, my community” – Albania
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Krenard and his football team Hello! I am Krenard from Albania and here I am with our neighborhood football team. We play football every day in our free time after school. I enjoy being part of the team. They applause me every time I score. Denis, Krenard’s friend: Krenard plays very good football and he is […]
“My friends, my community” – Spain
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Blanca San Segundo and her university classmates These five friends (from left: Isabella, Blanca, Rachel, Úrsula and Jorge) are studying together the Occupational Therapy degree at the Catholic University of Valencia. Besides being classmates, they have a very unique relationship and they share great moments studying in class …and also having […]
“My friends, my community” – The Netherlands
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: David de Graaf amidst Circus Okidoki during a summer parade. Since many years David is crew member of this regionally very famous children’s circus in Meppel, The Netherlands. He helps building up and taking down the stages and is the circus’ photographer. Marie Tiggelman, the circus ringmaster and trainer states: David […]
“My friends, my community” – Hungary
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Bence and Szirka at a picnic Bence and Szirka have been going to the same class in primary school for two years. They have been good friends ever since. Szirka says: “I like Bence a lot, because he helps me when I needs it, and he walks me in from the […]
“My friends, my community” – France
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Celia and Phil are friends since 2 years. They met on a race against Multiple Sclerosis. Phil is member of Little Buddies organization. Celia loves running together with Phil and Little Buddies Wheelchair! Celia would like to participate to Luxembourg Half Marathon with Phil! Celia always says: “Go Go Go!“ when the Wheelchair is […]
“My friends, my community” – Great Britain
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Kate and Amy are friends Kate and Amy are friends. They have worked together for 2 years at DSA UK. Kate is the editor of the Down2Earth magazine and blog. Amy supports Kate as she writes her blog, reads emails or edits Down2Earth Magazine. As friends, they share a passion for musicals […]
“My friends, my community” – Italy
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Gabriel and his classmates Gabriel and his classmates have been friends for many years. They met in the first year of secondary school and now they are at the last year. They have a good relationship and Gabriel is really very well included in the group. Gabriel: “I like my classmates […]