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In midst of the unattainable beauty standards that the fashion industry is known for, sometimes they excel when it comes to breaking stereotypes. After all, it’s not everyday you see an 18 year old with Down Syndrome walking the ramp at New York Fashion Week. But that’s exactly what you’ll see. Here’s a preview of what to expect of the gorgeous Madeline Stuart:

Another fantastic photo by the amazing Erica and her team which are all tagged. These guys are brilliant

A photo posted by Madeline Stuart (@madelinesmodelling_) on Aug 14, 2015 at 12:20am PDT

A photo posted by Madeline Stuart (@madelinesmodelling_) on Jul 25, 2015 at 8:21am PDT

Modelling for the amazing EST by Thelna www.estbythelna.com. Absolutly stunning design #21chromosomes #downsyndrome #modeling #madelinesmodelling #models #innerbeauty #lovinglife #bts #autoimmunedisease #sabresabre

A photo posted by Madeline Stuart (@madelinesmodelling_) on Aug 9, 2015 at 7:52pm PDT

Thank you Erica for putting the team together and taking this amazing photo. You are an artist xxx A photo posted by Madeline Stuart (@madelinesmodelling_) on Aug 12, 2015 at 7:23pm PDT

A photo posted by Madeline Stuart (@madelinesmodelling_) on Aug 16, 2015 at 3:23am PDT

You go, girl! Can’t wait to see you own that ramp!

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This restaurant owner with Down syndrome is winning at life and giving out hugs along the way

Tim Harris is a lot of things. He’s a restaurant owner, a Special Olympic athlete, a lover of hugs, and a person with Down Syndrome.

His approach to running his restaurant is simple, give people good food and lots of hugs. Learn more about Tim and Tim’s Place on his website here. We can learn a lot from Tim’s go-getter approach to living and never letting anything hold him back.

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