Dad and sister . I wouldn ’ t have come this far without them . My friends , my extended family , all of the people at NDSS , Best Buddies and Dear Mom . I ’ ve met so many amazing people along my journey and everyone has had a part in helping me ! Most importantly , everyone in my family has always treated me just like everyone else .
What advice would you give to other aspiring actors and models living with down syndrome or other disabilities ?
When some people look at me , all they see is Down syndrome . But I want people to know that I am so much more than that . Down syndrome is the least interesting thing about me .
I don ’ t think that any person is just ONE thing . We are all made up of so many different things and that ’ s what makes us uniquely special . I always like to remind everyone that they are not defined by what other people think they are . So I say , be who YOU know you are . Go after the things you love and don ’ t let anyone tell you that you can ’ t !
What is one word that best describes you ?
Just one ? There ’ s so many ! If I have to choose , I ’ d say : Passionate . I love the work I do , I love my family and friends . I love listening to music and travelling and everything I do , I put my whole heart into it .
When I was born , the doctor . . . imagined a very different life than the one I am living right now !
~ Madison Tevlin
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Madison on the Canadian Screen Awards Red Carpet Accessibilty for All 65 Photo Credit George Pimentel