Global Down Syndrome

FEATURES MORE 30 20 14 18 28 18 CHOOSE YOUR WORDS Words have the capacity to define how the world views people who are differently-abled. That's why it's so important to use them wisely. 20 A MODEL FAMILY Fashion model Amanda Booth and her husband, photographer and creative director Mike Quinones, are no strangers to the camera — which is why they decided the best way to advocate for their son, Micah, was to stay in front of one. 12 A CENTER FOR LIFE- CHANGING CARE Since it opened in 2010, the Anna and John J. Sie Center for Down Syndrome has championed healthy starts and bright futures by caring for the unique medical needs of young people with Down syndrome. 14 THE TRAVELING PRINCE The Lacle family may call the small island of Aruba home, but they are making sure their son, Jake, gets to experience the world on his life journey. 28 A MOTHER TO SO MANY Surekha Ramachandran, Ph.D., has transformed the way her fellow Indians view individuals with Down syndrome, like her daughter Babli. 30 SPEAKING TRUTH, WITH POWER Actor, writer, and motivational speaker Frank Stephens knows how important words can be — that was obvious when he gave this speech at Global's November 2016 Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show. "Micah loves being on set and being photographed. As soon as the camera comes out, he lights up." —Amanda Booth, Micah's mother 6 21ST CENTURY CURES ACT: HOW IT WILL BENEFIT PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME 7 DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF GREATER ST. LOUIS 9 THE CRNIC INSTITUTE'S LASER FOCUS ON DOWN SYNDROME 26 GLOBAL'S IYOU DANCE PARTIES: HAVING FUN AND KEEPING FIT WINTER2017 DOWN SYNDROME WORLD 2

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