People with Down syndrome who have overcome barriers 2026

Although society has a poor view of people with Down syndrome, there are many cases that reflect that they are just as suitable as others to carry out a profession. They overcome barriers and are capable of making others more than happy, as Down España aims to make understood in its 2016 campaign to increase the social sensitivity and visibility of these people.

Although those who have this chromosomal alteration have common traits, they are totally different individuals and with different dreams, as we all are. The most important thing is to treat them from a young age as if they were one more, exclusion is not appropriate since they are totally aware of it.

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These people still have a lot to show us and teach us.

Special cases of Down syndrome

Pablo Pineda

Pablo Pineda is a man from Malaga who has become the first European graduate with this disability. In addition, he was also the first actor with Down syndrome to be awarded by the San Sebastián Festival.

He assures that his family has always been a fundamental pillar in getting him to where he is, they have always trusted him and have demanded a lot from him. He adds that he has never set limits a priori and advises that all children with this disability study in a public school.

Angela Bachiller

At 30 years old, Ángela Bachiller became the first councilor with Down syndrome in Spain. Previously he worked for two and a half years in the administration of the Valladolid City Council, in which he managed to advance.

Anna Vives

Anna Vives left her job in a supermarket, where no one paid attention to her, to dedicate herself to what she liked most, writing. So much so that he designed a typography, which is based on upper and lower case letters, to claim equality and teamwork. All the money raised was destined for social purposes, specifically to the BOX21 organization, which aims to improve the quality of life of these people by creating educational and social processes. For example, they have developed a leisure agenda for Android and Apple that shows all the events that take place in Barcelona for people with Down syndrome.

It should be noted that Barcelona and Jorqe Lorenzo have already used Anna's typography.

Jorge Vicandi

Jorge Vicandi was the first person with Down syndrome who managed to interview a Government minister, who was Leire Pajín in 2011 when she was in charge of the Ministry of Health, Social Policy and Equality.

Sujeet Desai

Sujeet Desai is a very important musician who makes a living playing in different orchestras around the world. He knows how to play 8 instruments, including the piano, violin and saxophone. He has won many national and international awards.

Bernadette Resha

Since she was little, Bernadette went to art galleries, museums, plays... a hobby that her grandmother and mother instilled in her. From an early age she was encouraged to draw until she became a great artist today. He exhibits his paintings in numerous art galleries throughout the United States.