Working With Down Syndrome Essay
Madeline Stuart an inspiring teen model with Down syndrome has just landed her first major cat walking event and nothing less than at the New York Fashion Week.
Madeline’s story is making headlines and winning support because of how she is expanding people’s ideas of what a model can be. The fashion industry is often seen as exclusionary yet models of diverse body types are increasingly breaking those long-erected barriers.
Story of Model With Down Syndrome is Going Viral For All the Good Reasons - Clapway
Expanding people’s ideas of what a model can be
Madeline and her mom Rosanne are re-defining the way people look at those with disabilities. “Exposure is creating awareness, acceptance, and inclusion”, Madeline said.
In New York, the Australian native will take part …show more content…
in the revue, modeling for FTL Moda, which is joining forces with The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to show that fashion can be “free from confines”.
“It is with the utmost joy and pride that we announce Madeline Stuart’s participation in #FTL#NYFW#SS2016 presentation. Beautiful Madeline will brighten up the runway at the#VanderbillHall on September 13, 2015. Stay tuned and RSVP,” FTL Moda posted to its Facebook page.
Stuart is following the steps of actress Jamie Brewer of American Horror Story who has become the first woman with Down syndrome to walk the runway at New York Fashion Week. Brewer was part of designer Carrie Hammer's Role Models Not Runway Models campaign.
Story of Model With Down Syndrome is Going Viral For All the Good Reasons - Clapway
Breaking beauty stereotypes
Madeline has been having a great deal of success posing for Manifesta, a fitness brand, and recently being named the face of eco-friendly everMaya’s new line of handbags.
Fashion brands working with Madeline are sending a message to the rest of the industry: inclusion works. Madeline hopes that being part of New York Fashion Week will be another platform to spread her message of acceptance.
Down syndrome shouldn’t be hidden
People with the syndrome used to be written off as incapable of benefiting from any form of education or social inclusion. Perceptions are gradually changing but ignorance and intolerance toward people with intellectual disabilities persist. More than 20 percent of Americans think people with intellectual disabilities should not be allowed to vote, and some 38 percent think calling them “retarded” is acceptable in some circumstances.
Down syndrome is not something which has to be avoided or hidden. This is what Madeline is teaching us.
What do you think of Madeline and her way of changing perceptions about Down syndrome? Share your views in the comments section below.
Here's what you missed this week on Clapway:
https://youtu.be/r0lhgRz8IjY
Madeline’s story is making headlines and winning support because of how she is expanding people’s ideas of what a model can be. The fashion industry is often seen as exclusionary yet models of diverse body types are increasingly breaking those long-erected barriers.
Story of Model With Down Syndrome is Going Viral For All the Good Reasons - Clapway
Expanding people’s ideas of what a model can be
Madeline and her mom Rosanne are re-defining the way people look at those with disabilities. “Exposure is creating awareness, acceptance, and inclusion”, Madeline said.
In New York, the Australian native will take part …show more content…
in the revue, modeling for FTL Moda, which is joining forces with The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to show that fashion can be “free from confines”.
“It is with the utmost joy and pride that we announce Madeline Stuart’s participation in #FTL#NYFW#SS2016 presentation. Beautiful Madeline will brighten up the runway at the#VanderbillHall on September 13, 2015. Stay tuned and RSVP,” FTL Moda posted to its Facebook page.
Stuart is following the steps of actress Jamie Brewer of American Horror Story who has become the first woman with Down syndrome to walk the runway at New York Fashion Week. Brewer was part of designer Carrie Hammer's Role Models Not Runway Models campaign.
Story of Model With Down Syndrome is Going Viral For All the Good Reasons - Clapway
Breaking beauty stereotypes
Madeline has been having a great deal of success posing for Manifesta, a fitness brand, and recently being named the face of eco-friendly everMaya’s new line of handbags.
Fashion brands working with Madeline are sending a message to the rest of the industry: inclusion works. Madeline hopes that being part of New York Fashion Week will be another platform to spread her message of acceptance.
Down syndrome shouldn’t be hidden
People with the syndrome used to be written off as incapable of benefiting from any form of education or social inclusion. Perceptions are gradually changing but ignorance and intolerance toward people with intellectual disabilities persist. More than 20 percent of Americans think people with intellectual disabilities should not be allowed to vote, and some 38 percent think calling them “retarded” is acceptable in some circumstances.
Down syndrome is not something which has to be avoided or hidden. This is what Madeline is teaching us.
What do you think of Madeline and her way of changing perceptions about Down syndrome? Share your views in the comments section below.
Here's what you missed this week on Clapway:
https://youtu.be/r0lhgRz8IjY