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Fortunately, attitudes are shifting, and trailblazers like 11-year-old
Grace Isabella Wharton are paving the way for a new generation that
demonstrates that people with special needs are just like everyone else.
There is a stigma against people with special needs that frequently prevents
them from receiving the same level of attention and accreditation as
others.
A model is Grace. She is an 11-year-old blonde who is cheerful and
exuberant with a smile that can brighten any space. She has Down syndrome as
well. The little girl is a true go-getter who doesn't let anything stop
her.
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She is presently affiliated with the firm Zebedee Management, which serves
over 300 special needs individuals. Down syndrome and other mental disorders
are frequently seen as the exceptions in society for both children and
adults.
The modeling agency was first founded, according to Grace's agency
co-founder Laura Johnson, to promote the variety of models. Johnson stated
to the Daily Mail:
According to Johnson, "we believed that chances for individuals with
disabilities were underrepresented in the fields of fashion, advertising,
television, and cinema and we truly wanted to see a difference."
The co-founder of the agency has always had faith in Grace. "We could see
right away that Grace would be fantastic in her role. She is just a
beautiful little baby, so happy and self-assured," she gushed.
She continued by saying how popular the young model was. The co-founder
continued, "She is absolutely one of our success stories.
We need greater exposure for persons with Down's syndrome to genuinely
become accepted and recognized members of society, even if familiarity is
the first step toward acceptance and, eventually, inclusion. Grace is
proving to the public, one picture shoot at a time, that persons with Down
syndrome are just as valuable as everyone else. Their differences are what
make them distinctive.
In an interview, Cheryl noted, "There's so much hate around Down
syndrome."
Since being signed, Grace has posed for Disney, CBeebies, and BBC. Her
mother brought her to a picture session for persons with impairments, and
that was when it all began. It is encouraging to see Grace in advertising
that are unrelated to Down syndrome; rather than utilizing her only to
promote a wider discussion about her condition, Grace's appearance in
prominent advertisements normalizes the existence of persons with Down
syndrome in regular society. People with Down syndrome may still lead
active, satisfying lives and make substantial contributions to their
communities, even though they may occasionally need assistance.
Since her birth, Grace has experienced a lot. She has undergone a few
significant operations, but Cheryl noted that she has never truly been
unwell.
Grace still has problems generating the sounds necessary to make words
because of her weak muscular tone.
"It's crucial for us to convey the idea that she is merely a young kid with
Down syndrome," said the team. She is a tenacious young lady and will always
be our daughter, so it's not a huge issue, Cheryl added.
John, Cheryl's father, continued, "She's always overcome any challenge she
was given. Our little warrior, she
He remarked with pride, "She continues to challenge everyone who told her
she couldn't achieve anything.
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