Today, March 21, is World Down Syndrome Day. Little Modestia and her mom, Stefani, shared a video where Modestia uses sign language to communicate. Her story has recently caught the public’s eye, showing that she is just like any other child.
In honor of this special day, another viral video features 50 mothers with their children who have Down Syndrome. They communicate and sing in sign language together. This initiative shows the strength of community and how acceptance can be a part of everyday life.
Stefani’s daily support for Modestia sends a clear message: diversity is a source of strength and beauty, not a barrier.
On this World Down Syndrome Day, Cypriot mothers and their children share a strong message of acceptance. Through a simple yet powerful photograph, they show that diversity brings beauty and strength. This image reminds us that every child deserves respect, love, and equal opportunities.
The images of Modestia, the other children with their moms, and the 50 mothers worldwide send a united message: every child with different abilities deserves respect, inclusion, and the chance to live joyfully and equally in society.
The mothers in this video and the father who created it met online. They decided to team up to show how normal and fun life with Down Syndrome can be, saying they “wouldn’t change anything.”
The video features a Carpool Karaoke lip sync for World Down Syndrome Day 2018. Fifty mothers and their children sing along to Christina Perri’s hit song “A Thousand Years.”
This video inspired the charity “Wouldn’t Change A Thing,” founded in June 2018. Years later, this volunteer-led organization continues its mission: to change negative views about people with Down Syndrome.
The organization runs successful awareness campaigns and published the book Wouldn’t Change A Thing, which is offered for free to new parents. They also create educational materials for schools and more. All these efforts are driven by love for their children and a desire for positive change in how society views them. The video was inspired by Singing Hands, a British group whose videos have helped many parents learn Makaton to support their children’s communication skills. Makaton uses gestures and symbols along with spoken language to help those with learning or communication difficulties.
