Video celebrates World Down Syndrome Day: ‘Being different; it’s normal’

Dr. Jérôme Lejeune, called “the father of modern genetics,” discovered the cause of Down syndrome. His foundation, the Jérôme Lejeune Foundation, cares, conducts research, and advocates on behalf of individuals around the world with Down syndrome.

For World Down Syndrome Day – March 21, 2015 – the Jérôme Lejeune Foundation released a video titled, “Being Different; it’s Normal.” At the end, we are reminded: “To change their lives, let’s change our attitude.”

And indeed, in a nation where 80 to 90 percent of babies diagnosed with Down syndrome are reportedly aborted, attitudes and actions need to drastically change.

Being Different, It's Normal

Dr. Lejeune believed strongly in the value of each human being, from the very beginning of his or her development. He said:

To read more of his thoughts on human life, go here.

The Jérôme Lejeune Foundation offers a free, full-color, downloadable resource called, “Student’s Guide to Bioethics.” Also very useful for adults, the guide presents comprehensive and succinct information on human development, abortion, and other life topics, including stem cell research, IVF, and end of life decisions.

Excerpt from the “Student’s Guide to Bioethics:”