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The T21 Project

@thet21project

a photography project celebrating Trisomy 21, also known as Down syndrome. Read stories on Instagram, Facebook, and t21project.org

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“One thing about Caleb— he's got stamina. He might not be the fastest guy out there, but he's gonna keep going." Read part 2 of the young triathlete's interview here: bit.ly/3unF4sd

“One thing about Caleb— he's got stamina. He might not be the fastest guy out there, but he's gonna keep going." 

Read part 2 of the young triathlete's interview here: bit.ly/3unF4sd
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"You will be amazed at the depth of your love for this child. We are forever grateful God picked us to be his parents.” Continue reading part 3 of Caleb's interview: bit.ly/3joxZl0

"You will be amazed at the depth of your love for this child. We are forever grateful God picked us to be his parents.”

Continue reading part 3 of Caleb's interview:
bit.ly/3joxZl0
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Can you help? We're looking for individuals with Down syndrome to photograph in Portugal for the month of May! Anyone interested can email [email protected]

Can you help? We're looking for individuals with Down syndrome to photograph in Portugal for the month of May! Anyone interested can email TheT21Project@gmail.com
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What a journey this has been— and it's just beginning! Thanks for being here. Starting tomorrow, the first of 98 new faces in this newest round of features will kick off. Hint- this young man LOVES to run, swim, and cycle!

What a journey this has been— and it's just beginning! Thanks for being here. Starting tomorrow, the first of 98 new faces in this newest round of features will kick off. 
Hint- this young man LOVES to run, swim, and cycle!
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On November 7th, 2020, Chris Nikic became the first person with Down syndrome to complete the 140-mile Ironman Triathlon. Tap to read part one of his interview with The T21 Project: instagram.com/p/CsHNAI2JpgA/

On November 7th, 2020, <a href="/ChrisNikic/">Chris Nikic</a> became the first person with Down syndrome to complete the 140-mile Ironman Triathlon. 
Tap to read part one of his interview with 
<a href="/thet21project/">The T21 Project</a>:
instagram.com/p/CsHNAI2JpgA/
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“Don’t believe the experts. Your child can do anything, just be patient and help them." -Chris Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman. Tap to read part 3 of our interview with the athlete: instagram.com/p/CsZCD-mLOzT/

“Don’t believe the experts. Your child can do anything, just be patient and help them." 
-Chris Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman.

Tap to read part 3 of our interview with the athlete:
instagram.com/p/CsZCD-mLOzT/
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“I was afraid that I wouldn’t be able to give him everything he needed… but he showed me that raising him was no different than how I raised his older brother and sister. Elijah brings so much happiness, love, and joy to our lives.” Tap to read: shorturl.at/rtxSZ

“I was afraid that I wouldn’t be able to give him everything he needed… but he showed me that raising him was no different than how I raised his older brother and sister. Elijah brings so much happiness, love, and joy to our lives.”

Tap to read:
shorturl.at/rtxSZ
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"When you bring your baby home from the hospital and look down into those eyes, and they're looking up at you, it's unlike any feeling you will have experienced. It was like a calm came over me, and I just knew everything was going to be okay." #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth

"When you bring your baby home from the hospital and look down into those eyes, and they're looking up at you, it's unlike any feeling you will have experienced. It was like a calm came over me, and I just knew everything was going to be okay." #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth
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“They are not ‘Down Syndrome people.’ They are people that have Down Syndrome. People-First language is incredibly important— our children and loved ones are people first.” instagram.com/p/CymlF94rMaU/

“They are not ‘Down Syndrome people.’ They are people that have Down Syndrome. People-First language is incredibly important— our children and loved ones are people first.” 

instagram.com/p/CymlF94rMaU/
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While attending high school in Iowa, now 28 year-old Nathan played on both the junior varsity basketball team and soccer team, in which he was the only player with a disability. Read more: instagram.com/p/C1av5b0NJEr/

While attending high school in Iowa, now 28 year-old Nathan played on both the junior varsity basketball team and soccer team, in which he was the only player with a disability. 

Read more: instagram.com/p/C1av5b0NJEr/
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“Material items are not important to Ken; being with family and friends is what matters most to him. Ken enriches our lives and we are lucky to have him.” Tap to read his story: shorturl.at/sEPT1

“Material items are not important to Ken; being with family and friends is what matters most to him. Ken enriches our lives and we are lucky to have him.”
Tap to read his story: shorturl.at/sEPT1
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Gm. My name is Houston. I take pictures. Lots and lots of pictures. My camera is my voice. NikonUSA #nikoncreatorofficialpartner #NikonZ50II (Thanks Chantelle Miller for the photo.)

Gm. 

My name is Houston. I take pictures. Lots and lots of pictures. My camera is my voice.   

<a href="/nikonusa/">NikonUSA</a> #nikoncreatorofficialpartner 
#NikonZ50II 

(Thanks Chantelle Miller for the photo.)