Down syndrome....look at how beautiful they are!!

The book GIFTS ~ Mothers Reflect on How Children with Down Syndrome Have Enriched Their Lives

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS8VFHgSDDA






This project will introduce the world to a remarkable group of people. People living full lives, learning and achieving at an extraordinary level, contributing positively to society. People with Down syndrome. Because they wear their diagnosis on their faces, they are often prejudged, even ostracized. A beautifully crafted coffee table book of nearly 40 portraits and first person and family accounts entitled i have a voice, showcases their potential and humanity to open minds and change lives.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPM3QGERFo8







This is an up coming Traveling Gallery, promoting Down syndrome awareness. Portrait photography by renown photographer Thomas Balsamo. A coffee table book is soon to follow designed by legendary Advertising Agency Bagby & Company. This film promotes awareness and the organization that brought this project to life, GiGi's Playhouse, a National Down Syndrome Awareness, non-for-profit organization. For more information, go to www.gigisplayhouse.org. All photographic images on this film are Copyright(c)2008 by Thomas Balsamo. This film Copyright(c)2008 by Mark Phillip Raff

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_0K-gPlyb0