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Individuals with Down syndrome deserve better

Written by The Denver Post | May 23, 2022

Almost every one of us has a friend, family member or a loved one with Down syndrome. It’s estimated that there are over 400,000 Americans with Down syndrome. For me, it’s personal. Three and a half years ago, our world was blessed with a sweet baby boy named Andrew, and he has Down syndrome. His parents are my friends, and their world would not be the same without him.