Lauren Potter, 19, a Down's Syndrome young lady from Riverside California returns to the hit show Glee, which starts again this evening on the Fox network. As reported in the Disability Scoop on April 12th Lauren, who plays cheerleader Becky Jackson, debuted last fall and returns again for two new episodes the Power of Madonna, airing on April 20th and Home, airing on April 27th.
Fans of Glee will be familiar with the show's inclusion of disabled characters and Lauren has become one more famous face with Down's Syndrome. Down's is increasingly portrayed on TV and in movies such as Life Goes On, Touched By an Angel, The Ringer, and even the Family Guy. Authors such as Kim Edwards; The Memory Keeper's Daughter, Brett Lott; Jewel, Steven King; Dreamcatcher and many other works have featured characters with Down's Syndrome in central roles.
Families of children with Down's Syndrome in the Lincoln area are welcome to join the Down's Syndrome Association for Families where they will find plenty of support, encouragement and fun filled activities for children with Down's and their siblings.
Fans of Glee can look out for the season premiere on KPTM Fox 42 at 8:30 pm right after American Idol.
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How cool! My daughters love Glee. I'll have to keep an eye for her.
It's too bad the writer has never heard of people first language. This young lady is not a "Down's Syndrome young lady", she happens to be a talented young lady with a condition called Down Syndrome.
Gary, Thank you for your comment... you are quite correct. I like to think that people think of my son as a boy with Down's Syndrome rather than a Down's Syndrome Boy. I should have caught that when I wrote the headline. It's still pretty exciting news though, yes?
Tiffany, what a nicely worded response! I think Gary had valid advice but perhaps he should work on his "kindness first" language. Nastiness rarely makes the world a better place, even when we have a good point!
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