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I Have One More Chromosome Than You. So What?

Offered By: TEDx via YouTube

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TEDx Courses Inclusion Courses Advocacy Courses Down Syndrome Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the history, current state, and progress of Down Syndrome in this captivating 14-minute TEDx talk by Karen Gaffney. Discover the importance of inclusion and the need to refine our vocabulary by eradicating "the R word" from daily language. Learn about Gaffney's remarkable achievements, including her role as President of a non-profit organization dedicated to full inclusion for people with developmental disabilities, her academic accomplishments, and her impressive feats as an open-water swimmer. Gain insights into the abilities of people with Down syndrome and the ongoing efforts to raise awareness and promote acceptance in families, schools, workplaces, and communities.

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I have one more chromosome than you. So what? | Karen Gaffney | TEDxPortland


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