When Misinformation Goes Viral-Down Syndrome Deserves the Whole Story
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of a viral story about Down syndrome and emphasizes the importance of including the voices of those who live with it.
What happens when a viral story about Down syndrome reaches millions of people-but leaves out the voices of those who actually live it every day? In this episode of the T21Mom podcast, Mary is joined by fellow rockin' mom and advocate Misty Snyder for an important conversation about a recent viral YouTube video that has sparked strong emotions throughout the Down syndrome community. Together, they discuss why this story resonated so deeply with parents, self-advocates and families; the impact of fear-based messaging and misinformation; and how language shapes public perception of people with Down syndrome. Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that people with Down syndrome are not diagnoses, statistics, or assumptions. They are individuals with dreams, personalities, relationships, challenges and extraordinary contributions to makes. Whether you're a parent, family member, educator, advocate, or someone who simply wants to better understand the Down syndrome community, this conversation offers perspective, compassion and hope. MistyCoySnyder.com
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