People with Down syndrome deserve love and respect, and they should have the same opportunities as everyone else on this planet. A lot of individuals with this hard disease get married, have kids, and live a full and happy life. Their lives are valuable, and they deserve to be loved as anyone else.
Frank Stephens, a representative of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation and an advocate for those with Down syndrome, made a statement to Congress and delivered a powerful speech under the slogan: I am a man with Down syndrome and my life is worth living. In his testimony, Stephens raised important points, which are relevant to all people with a specific condition.
Stephens admitted that a child, born with Down syndrome, today has brighter prospects than a couple of decades ago. He added that modern educational and training programs as well special protections in the workplace help people with Down syndrome perform an active role in the society.
The life expectancy for someone born with Down syndrome has increased from twenty-five in the early 1980s to more than fifty today.
The main goal of Stephens’ message was to convince the Congress to increase the budget for medical research for the disease. He said that extra funds can help people with Down syndrome live a full life and mentioned sad statistics, which proves the abortion rate for fetuses diagnosed with the condition tops 90%. The video of Frank’s testimony has gone viral over the internet and received a positive feedback.
Frank Stephens deserves the highest respect for causing other people think about Down syndrome and the way how they can help anyone with the disease. Stephens impressed everyone with his emotional speech and literally received a standing ovation. Good job!
