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the UNIFIED THEATER blog: IN THE NEWS 1/26/12 →
This week, “In the News” is featuring an article on MSNBC.com about Ryan Langston, a 6 year old boy, who is helping to pave the way for inclusion. Ryan is a model who, in this past year, has been featured in children’s clothing ads, including such stores as Nordstrom and Target. Reporters Anne Thompson and Amber Payne comment by saying, “He’s the only child (in these ads)with Down syndrome, but he blends right in — and Target didn’t attempt to highlight his difference.” They follow up this statement with a quote from Ryan’s Dad that says, “The fact that they are not making a big deal - it’s ironic….It’s a big deal because they are not making a big deal about it.” Take a look at the article, and the video which features a day in Ryan’s life.
As advocates for inclusion, what do you guys think about this article? Do you think it’s a good thing that people are drawing attention to the fact that Ryan is a boy with Down Syndrome? Or do you think that highlighting his difference has taken away from the initial inclusion that was set in motion by Target? Let us know what you think!
Tune in next Thursday for more “IN THE NEWS”
This is Kaia, signing off!
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yourbestfrannn said:
my youngest brother has down syndrome. all he wants is to blend in and be treated like any other kid- a feat which is nearly impossible due to his mental and physical disabilities. i think it is wonderful that these Target ads are leading by example.
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