Boulder, Co Resident to Be Featured In National Down Syndrome Society Video

September 11, 2017

Maite Henderson To Help Kick Off Down Syndrome Awareness Month In Unique Annual Video Presentation

NEW YORK (September 11, 2017) – Maite Hendeson, of Boulder, Colorado, will appear in the bright lights of Broadway on Saturday, September 16, as part of the National Down Syndrome Society’s annual Times Square Video presentation. The featured photographs highlight children, teens, and adults with Down syndrome, reminding the world in a very big way about the contributions and milestones of people with Down syndrome. These collective images promote the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.

The photo of Maite Henderson who happens to have Down syndrome, was selected from over 2,000 entries in the NDSS worldwide call for photos. Almost 500 photographs will appear in the video, which will be shown in the heart of Times Square.

The Times Square Video presentation kicks off Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October. The video presentation will be followed by the 23rd Annual Flagship Buddy Walk in New York City. This year, Buddy Walk events will be held in more than 275 cities across the country, as well as select international locations, in and around October with over 325,000 people participating around the globe. For information about the NDSS Buddy Walk Program, visit www.buddywalk.org or call 800-221-4602.

Brandon will also receive the 2017 Dan Piper Award in New York City at the Buddy Walk® Event. The Dan Piper Award was established to commemorate Self-Advocate Dan Piper’s life by celebrating an individual with Down syndrome, 18 and older who, through everyday activities, brings about a greater public awareness and understanding of people with Down syndrome in his or her community.

ABOUT NDSS

The National Down Syndrome Society is the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome. NDSS provides state-of-the-art, comprehensive programming to all individuals with Down syndrome and their families with four main areas of programming which include: the National Advocacy & Policy Center, the National Buddy Walk® Program, Community Outreach and Resources and Public Awareness. NDSS envisions a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their quality of life, realize their life aspirations, and become valued members of welcoming communities. For more information visit www.ndss.org.