A Spanish young woman made a successful career as a model despite her "special condition" and difficulties landing a job in the industry. Marian Avila, who has Down syndrome, is capturing media attention as she brings awareness to the chromosomal disorder and encourages people to chase their dreams no matter what.
A Colombian restaurant owner along with his differently-abled employees offers free meals in the tough neighborhoods of Bogota where families do not eat for days.
Bryan Russell has Down syndrome, but that's not stopping him from making a difference in his community. He is officially the first in the world to run for a publicly elected office despite his condition.
Pope Francis' visit to the U.S. was noteworthy for several reasons, but the 'man of God' truly warmed hearts when he kissed a child with Down syndrome, filling the parents with hope. October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time dedicated to discussing Down syndrome, its impact and prevalence rates in the Latino community.
The birth of a child should be a joyous occasion, but for Samuel Forrest of Armenia, it was a day of emotional turmoil when he was told by doctors that his newborn son has Down Syndrome, and he received an ultimatum from his wife.
