Setting record straight

People do not “suffer” with Down syndrome. It is a chromosomal difference, not a medical condition

Regarding the caption under a photo of Hector Grieg, on page 18 of the March 29 issue, I feel compelled to correct a misconception. People do not “suffer” with Down syndrome. It is a chromosomal difference, not a medical condition, and, although there may be accompanying medical issues, any suffering is most likely to be due to others’ uninformed attitudes.

Ann Avdovich

 

Penticton

 

 

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