Jehan Casinader, like myself, was recently reading about countries such as Iceland having almost “eradicated” Downs Syndrome. Thanks to pre-natal testing, the birth rate of children with Downs Syndrome has plummeted globally.
Jehan sought to find out if New Zealanders too were feeling the pressure to abort. I was one of twelve families he spoke to and sadly, I could confirm the pressure does exist. Please read the article or watch the video if you are interested in learning more about these issues and the pressures experienced by those with special needs.
Navigating Life's Curveballs 