The T21 Project

a photography project celebrating Trisomy 21, also known as Down syndrome. Read stories on Instagram, Facebook, and

[Downs & Towns 📷 @DownsandTowns]

Gm.

My name is Houston. I take pictures. Lots and lots of pictures. My camera is my voice.

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(Thanks Chantelle Miller for the photo.)

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Student with Down Syndrome becomes first to join fraternity: ‘The joy and light that we were missing’ https://t.co/3Ad22Kvrdg

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“There are challenges, but the rewards are so much greater.”

Tap to read Noah's story:
https://t.co/aNKygxp5ln

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“Material items are not important to Ken; being with family and friends is what matters most to him. Ken enriches our lives and we are lucky to have him.”
Tap to read his story: https://t.co/4XuLVWZfgi

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While attending high school in Iowa, now 28 year-old Nathan played on both the junior varsity basketball team and soccer team, in which he was the only player with a disability.

Read more: https://t.co/JiSAnbuDud

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“They are not ‘Down Syndrome people.’ They are people that have Down Syndrome. People-First language is incredibly important— our children and loved ones are people first.”

https://t.co/GW8nIujkcc

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"When you bring your baby home from the hospital and look down into those eyes, and they're looking up at you, it's unlike any feeling you will have experienced. It was like a calm came over me, and I just knew everything was going to be okay." #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth

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“I was afraid that I wouldn’t be able to give him everything he needed… but he showed me that raising him was no different than how I raised his older brother and sister. Elijah brings so much happiness, love, and joy to our lives.”

Tap to read:
https://t.co/ZBeFQFCLlD

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“Don’t believe the experts. Your child can do anything, just be patient and help them."
-Chris Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman.

Tap to read part 3 of our interview with the athlete:
https://t.co/5IEZlS9gqF

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Part two of marathoner and IRONMAN finisher @ChrisNikic's story is here. Tap to read:
https://t.co/irz3YCrHq5

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@DownsandTowns SO grateful to have met you, Houston! You're awesome!

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On November 7th, 2020, @ChrisNikic became the first person with Down syndrome to complete the 140-mile Ironman Triathlon.
Tap to read part one of his interview with
@thet21project:
https://t.co/gaetxRJCgO

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What a journey this has been— and it's just beginning! Thanks for being here. Starting tomorrow, the first of 98 new faces in this newest round of features will kick off.
Hint- this young man LOVES to run, swim, and cycle!

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@gavmackinnon @adidasUK @ChrisNikic @adidasrunning @adidasUK @gavmackinnon Exactly!

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@DownsandTowns Thanks for the shout-out! 💚

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UK followers, we need your help!

Comment on this post if interested in booking a free photography session!

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@AndiDownSbd @stradivarius Hi! In Barcelona and would love to feature your individuals in the project!

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Now seeking individuals with Down syndrome in Spain for the month of June.
Anyone interested can email [email protected]!

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@DownsandTowns Ahh thank you so much!! This is massively helpful!

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Can you help? We're looking for individuals with Down syndrome to photograph in Portugal for the month of May! Anyone interested can email [email protected]