"Chronicle" - A Look at Life Today with Down Syndrome (2012 Full Episode; 4 parts)
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- When we got the call from Channel 5's 'Chronicle' that they wanted to do a show about how the lives of people with Down syndrome had changed for the better in recent decades, we were, for obvious reasons, thrilled. And when producer Amy Masters and a videographer came to our Burlington office shortly thereafter to film a Self-Advocate Advisory Council meeting, and interview our executive director and self-advocate Melissa Reilly, we thought they were on the right track. When they shadowed MDSC Advocacy Specialist John Anton at his job at the State House, and met with our own Dr. Brian Skotko, Melanie and Gracie Perkins McLaughlin, and Lauren and Lucy Falcone, we knew they would have everything they needed for a comprehensive piece.
Still, as is the case with news stories, you never know exactly how it's going to turn out its broadcast. But as you will see for yourself, Channel 5's coverage was pitch perfect. They reported the sensitive topic of advancements in prenatal testing with dignity and professionalism. The timing couldn't have been better, too, coming right on the heels of a huge legislative success - the signing of the prenatal bill - that had been two years in the making. Thanks to everyone who stepped up and participated.
If I were having a baby and I was told my baby had Down syndrome, I would not terminate. It's a life changing experience. No one is perfect I would love my baby regardless
Me either
I am just not going to have a baby, I don't like children haha
Sarahlizify xo These propaganda videos only showcase high-functioning people with Down Syndrome. They don't showcase the ones who never learn to tie their own shoes or do other basic tasks. The ones who will need 24 hour care. The ones who are institutionalized after their parents die.
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@Piatequila ; that why the government needs to support family with disabilities and/or other related health issues.
John Anton he is a very smart man that happens to have Downs & happy that he is making his dreams come true. Btw I am a 40yr old married man who has downs & I live in my own apartment with my wife who I love very much. We have some help but we are very high functioning & do things 4 our selfs also we both work also we are happy together
Aww I'm happy for you both....😇😇
That is awesome! Mr. Anton is very smart and motivated and I see that you are too!
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That is awesome I am sure you worked very hard to get to where you are! I hope my son one day will be where you are at!! He is almost 3:)
my little boy who has down syndrome makes my heart sing everyday. If my husband and I and his siblings have anything to do with it, he will have a most wonderful life.
It might hurt the non-down syndrome kids to hear their mom say their sister is the best thing that ever happened to her. If I were the mom of 3 kids, I would say that she is ONE of THREE best things that happened to me. ALL kids need to feel special to their parents.
Sadly how can she support abortion and then compare it to the civil rights movement... taking a life is never the right thing to do... it is the easy thing to do... can't be confused with right... the right thing to do is to love and cherish and to rake care of any child you concieve... and if you cannot it is to FIND a better couple for YOUR child! It is your responsibility period... not abortion or a institution... it is to move heaven and earth for YOUR child!!
Beautiful!!
Go John!!! You are awesome!
I've been watching a number of videos on Down Syndrome and I am surprised children with Down Syndrome attend regular schools. Where I come from, special needs students are not admitted to regular schools because they cannot keep up with the rigour of a regular curriculum, exams, projects and presentations.
Special needs children where I live have their own classroom and don't attend the classes so yeah I agree it is strange
+ryley parrett It's quite common now. AS a former special ed kid, I have mixed feelings. I was not completely segregated. Being vision impaired, I needed supportive services that just wouldn't work in a standard class, such as my texts being read to me. I don't think it hurt me that I wasn't in regular classes every minute of the day, but each individual person is different and one method doesn't work for all.
Mannou Hana it's called inclusion. It has been shown scientifically that inclusion benefit both children with special needs and typical children. The kids with special needs learn from all their peers and are included while the typical kids learn empathy. I have talked to teachers that swear that their kids in their classroom "act out" more when there are no kids with special needs in their classes.
Look at it this way. Typical kids usually learn all kinds of new things when they move from daycare infant class to toddler room to pre school room... they learn from their older peers. Same here. Everyone learns from everyone. Segregation was the old way of doing things where children with special needs could only learn from each other and typical kids knew nothing about children with special needs.
This way is a win-win.
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Hey, what's with the commercials?
In celebration of World Down Syndrome Awareness Day #WDSD15, we'll post some of the most popular videos from our RUclips channel.... Here's the show that WCVB's Chronicle put together back in 2012 that delves into some of the issues in our community in all their complexity.
Check out Chronicle tomorrow night (Tuesday) on Channel 5 at 730 pm. They will be airing an updated version of this episode featuring John Anton, Melissa Reilly, and Chris May among others. We have often said that this piece was the most comprehensive, up-to-date, accurate television news story about Down syndrome we've ever seen! Do you agree?
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He would make a great president of the US : honnest, straightforward, a very good knowledge of right and wrong, and funny on the side too. In any case a better choise than the two last candidates (one being a serpent, the other a clown).
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