The Video Every Dad Who Has a Child With Down Syndrome Should See
Dads are just the best.
In anticipation of Father’s Day, the Jerome Lejeune Foundation, a research and advocacy group for people with genetic intellectual disabilities, released a video honoring fathers of kids with Down syndrome.
The video, called “My Dear Dad,” offers the viewer glimpses into the father-child bond from infancy to adolescence. Shot mainly from the perspective of the child, it honors the important role fathers play in the lives of kids with Down syndrome.
“It attempts to dispel prejudice against children with Down syndrome by gently reminding viewers that children with special needs are children above all,” reads the description on the Jerome Lejeune Foundation website.
Enjoy the video below:
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Melissa McGlensey is the former News Editor at The Mighty. Her writing can also be seen in Ms. Magazine, on the Ms.Magazine blog and in The Huffington Post’s Good News, Comedy and Impact sections. Melissa is also a New York City comedian who does sketch, improv and stand up. She is passionate about social justice, politics, Thai food, literature, disability rights and more. She is currently in a long-distance relationship with her cat, Sneakers, who lives in California. You can follow her on twitter at @OhHeyMeliss.
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