Positive about Down syndrome

Positive about Down syndrome provides information and support to new and expectant parents of a little one with Down syndrome.

We have amazing online support for our families, we know how important it is for them to have access to accurate contemporary information and so provide our book #NobodyToldMe the truth about Down syndrome to families and literature to maternity units.

We have recently introduced online early development groups for our preschoolers, baby Makaton signing courses for new parents and Makaton training for members’ nurseries/childminders.

We believe every parent should receive the best possible care and support.

We believe the arrival of every baby with Down syndrome should be celebrated.

We believe every child with Down syndrome should be given every opportunity to flourish and thrive.

  /  You-Can’t-Put-Me-Down Syndrome – Adam & Megan

Q. Name and what you do?

We are Adam Wild and Megan Dunn, we live together with support from our families, we both volunteer at our local Visitors Centre in Newbiggin by the Sea as well as attending two dance groups. I, Adam am also a performing artist with Drag Syndrome, Lady Mercury is my stage name. I love performing and get to travel all over Europe doing shows.

Q. What are you most passionate about?
We are both passionate about being together, living together and being as independent as possible.

Q. Who do you look up to/admire the most?
We admire our parents and family who support us in reaching our goals, but most of all we admire and look up to each other, we’re amazing.

Q. What’s your superpower?
Our superpower is romance, looking after each other and making each other happy.

Q. What are you most proud of?
We are most proud of each other and what we have achieved together, we decided our own goals and are making them happen, we have loads to look forward to.

Q. What are your dreams for the future?
Our dreams for the future are to get married soon and live a long and happy life together.

Q. What would you like people to know about what it’s like to have Down syndrome?
We would like everyone to know that having Down syndrome doesn’t matter, everyone is perfect in their own skin. We all have our own opinions, we have our own voice and can make our own choices. We have hopes and dreams, the right to be happy, love and be loved. We have all of that.