Talking to Sean's Mom from "Born this Way" on World Down Syndrome Day

Reality show stars often use their fame for their own narcissistic purposes, like say, starting their own fashion lines or trying to run for president.

But one woman is using her fame for another purpose; to bring awareness to Down syndrome acceptance and inclusion. 
But one woman is using her fame for another purpose; to bring awareness to Down syndrome acceptance and inclusion. 

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Sandra McElwee, Sean’s mom and costar in the show “Born this Way”, has been advocating for her son Sean since he was 3 months old. She’s written books, presented all over the country and even signed up to participate in a reality show all for one sole purpose, to make the world a better place for people with Down syndrome.

In this episode we caught up with Sandra to ask her about how the reality show stardom is impacting her family, her experience as a writer and presenter on inclusive education and how the show is contributing to her goals of inclusion and acceptance for all people with Down syndrome.

We are so excited to release this episode on World Down Syndrome Day! Sandra has been such a pioneer for Down syndrome and her work presenting and writing about inclusive education has changed classrooms around the country.
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And if you haven't seen "Born this Way" yet, here's a clip from Season 1, Episode 4 where Sean "golfs for a hot babe". 

MORE ABOUT SANDRA

​Sandra Assimotos McElwee is an advocate for unborn babies with Down syndrome and created one of the first websites for parents with a prenatal diagnosis. Author of three books  McElwee contributed to the books, "Gifts: Mothers Reflect on How Children with Down Syndrome Enrich Our Lives,"  and "You Will Dream New Dreams, Inspiring Personal Stories by Parents of Children with Disabilities."
​Married over twenty-two years to Sean's father, Rick , they enjoy traveling and participating in Sean's sports activities.  A medical sales professional, McElwee's most important job is being Sean's mother.  

Sandra's website:
www.whostheslowlearner.com
Link to the 20 year study mentioned in the podcast:
http://www.mcie.org/usermedia/application/6/inclusion_works_final.pdf