... or a bouquet of flowers, only being able to smell or hear about what they look like. It is something that many blind people incur in their daily lives. Now imagine hearing for the first time, that because you are blind, you are different from everyone else. You are disabled. What does this mean exactly? Who came up with this word? Why ... is obviously an extreme point of view that is not too common in contemporary civilization, but from this point of view derived what society uses today. It acknowledges the disabled community but it does not want to get too close. As long as that line o...

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... remarkably delayed. Other complications sometimes associated with Down syndrome include: • Congenital heart defects • Congenital intestinal malformations • Strabismus (crossed-eyes) • Nearsightedness or far-sightedness • Cataracts • Hearing impairment • Intestinal abnormalities Children with Down syndrome are at higher risk for certain diseases, including: • Ear infections • Thyroid problems • Childhood leukaemia • Colds • Bronchitis &bull ... and in their neighbourhoods. There are also many special programs for work opportunities for people who have Down syndrom...

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