Lots of people with little kids or babies with Down syndrome tell me they aren't afraid of the future for their child because of what I am doing to help people understand it better.

It feels amazing to be a role model for people with and without disabilities.

I want to live in a world where people care about others, and try not to hurt others with words or actions.

I am on the International Board of Best Buddies, and I am also working with Special Olympics, and with The Arc to help people with disabilities become more independent and more included in their communities.

I was recently appointed by President Obama to the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. I am so excited that the President trusts me to advise him on things that are important to people with disabilities!

Different isn't bad, it's just different.

I hope that when people with Down's see me, they will be inspired to do more than they think they can.