CNN —What happens when others assume people with Down Syndrome can’t hit hard, aim high or drink a darn margarita?
A new Down Syndrome awareness ad cuts right to the philosophical heart of this often-misunderstood condition, reminding us that the way we treat people with Down Syndrome can help smash false limits — or reinforce them.
So you serve me a margarita, so I drink a margarita,” says actress Madison Tevlin in the now-viral ad.
ASSUME THAT I CAN | World Down Syndrome Day 2024The ad, created by an Italian Down Syndrome organization called Coor Down, was released in recognition of World Down Syndrome Awareness Day, March 21.
According to the National Down Syndrome Society, one in 772 babies in the US is born with Down Syndrome.
Persons:
margarita, ”, Madison Tevlin, —, ” Tevlin, I’m, Caleb Prewitt, it’s, Tevlin, “, ” CNN’s Taylor Galgano, Krista Bo
Organizations:
CNN, Down, Syndrome Society, YouTube, Hijinx Theatre, Syndrome
Locations:
margarita, Wales