Models with Down Syndrome Ready for Work - featured July 5, 2011
< Back to Previous PageEditor's Note: This story was written in March, 2011 but is just now coming to our attention. We thought we would share it with you - better late than never!
[Source: The Independent of Ireland]
The first model agency representing people with Down syndrome has been launched to coincide with World Down Syndrome Day.
Some 20 people were selected, aged five to 33, after experts in the business rated their self-confidence in front of the camera. They will be available for photo shoots, advertising, catalogues and catwalk shows as part of the I'm Able 2 Model venture, and will be paid similar fees to other models.
Sheila Campbell, chief executive of the Down Syndrome Centre, said people with the disability needed to be better represented. "For many of us, the experience of interacting with a person with Down syndrome has been increasingly normalised in recent times," Ms Campbell said.
"They are active contributors to communities on many levels and I'm Able 2 Model will now provide a platform for them to be portrayed alongside their peers in media representation."
Read the Rest of this Story on the Independent.com
Visit the 'I'm Able 2 Model' Website
[Source: The Independent of Ireland]
The first model agency representing people with Down syndrome has been launched to coincide with World Down Syndrome Day.
Some 20 people were selected, aged five to 33, after experts in the business rated their self-confidence in front of the camera. They will be available for photo shoots, advertising, catalogues and catwalk shows as part of the I'm Able 2 Model venture, and will be paid similar fees to other models.
Sheila Campbell, chief executive of the Down Syndrome Centre, said people with the disability needed to be better represented. "For many of us, the experience of interacting with a person with Down syndrome has been increasingly normalised in recent times," Ms Campbell said.
"They are active contributors to communities on many levels and I'm Able 2 Model will now provide a platform for them to be portrayed alongside their peers in media representation."
Read the Rest of this Story on the Independent.com
Visit the 'I'm Able 2 Model' Website
