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List Of Inspirational People With Down Syndrome

Learning about inspirational people and knowing their stories is always a mind opener. It boosts our energy and makes us achieve our goals instantly.

Here, in this article, we've shared the list of inspirational people who are suffering from Down's syndrome and yet are very successful in their lives.

Even before a newborn arrives into the world, the doctors become aware of the conditions/issues the baby is suffering from. And Down's syndrome is one such disorder that can be detected before the baby is born.

In this condition, it is the choice of the mother to give birth to the baby or not.

Lucky are those whose parents can't let go of their special child. So, read on to know more about the famous personalities with Down's syndrome who have made it big in this world.

Ayelén Barreiro

Ayelén Barreiro

She was chosen to star in an Argentinian reality show for her dancing skills. She was the first person in the history of Latin America to participate having this condition. Though she did not win the contest, she did win millions of hearts.

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Madison Tevlin

Madison Tevlin

This teen loves singing and has become a YouTube sensation. She had more than 6 million views of her cover of John Legend's "All of Me."

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Angela Bachiller

Angela Bachiller

She is the first woman council with Down's syndrome holding a public office and pursuing a political career in Spain.

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Tim Harris

Tim Harris

He is the only person with Down's syndrome to own a restaurant in the US. He always dreamt of having his own restaurant and his parents just fulfilled his wish of owning one!

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Noelia Garella

Noelia Garella

She is the first kindergarten teacher with Down's syndrome to teach little kids in Argentina. She currently works in a day-care centre in the city of Cordoba.

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Pablo Pineda

Pablo Pineda

He is an actor by profession and he received the Silver Shell award at the 2009 San Sebastián's International Film Festival for his performance in a movie named Yo Tambien.
He is also the first student with Down's syndrome in Europe to obtain a university degree.

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Zhou Zhou

Zhou Zhou

He is the only conductor in the world who does not read music, yet memorises the melodies of all sections from the song that he hears. He also knows all the parts of the instruments in a symphony.

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Katie Higgins

Katie Higgins

She has successfully established her identity as a Zumba Teacher. She is 23 years old and is now working as an instructor at a famous college. Sweet, isn't it?

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The only word that we get after reading about these talented people is to never give up and yet learn new things.

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Story first published: Thursday, May 12, 2016, 18:49 [IST]
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