“Who is perfect? Who can say, that we who have Down syndrome are worth less that anyone else? I choose to enjoy the life I was given.”
Sigga's project was inspired by an article written by a woman with Down syndrome named Halldóra Jónsdóttir. Halldóra is a student, works at a library, is an amateur actor, musician and much more. Halldóra's article explains living with Down syndrome from her perspective:
There was this woman who wrote something about how people with Down syndrome should not exist. Therefore I would like to share my opinion. I have Down syndrome but FIRST AND FOREMOST I am Halldóra. My life is meaningful and good because I choose to be positive and see the good things in life. Who is perfect? Who can say, that we who have Down syndrome are worth less that anyone else? I choose to enjoy the life I was given, to be happy with what I have and make the best of what I've got...This is my opinion.
Katrin – 7 years old
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