This must be some kind of a record. I saw two young women with Down syndrome in a ten block walk from my bus to my office this morning.
The first one I recognized from the back. It was her build and her gait. Of course as I passed her I had to confirm it and yes! She was probably about twelve and was holding her grandma's hand. I am always so impressed when I see older kids that appear to be so, well, calm. Leo is NOT calm (I know he's barely five, what do I expect?). I so wanted to stare and eavesdrop (shouldn't we all get some kind of ID tag that allows us free reign to communicate without being judged as freaks, with other families with kids with Down syndrome?).
I swear I can spot them from a block away. It's funny how you develop this sense.
The second girl I saw right outside my office building. She was holding the hand of a young man, maybe her brother? They looked alike.
Anyway, it was just kind of cool. We are everywhere! And apparently out in full force today in New York City.
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I just spent four days in NYC and never once saw another person with Down syndrome--or any kind of disability. I always think that if I pass 1000 people there ought to be at least one person with Ds. Where are they hiding?
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