Launching a new video to mark World Down Syndrome Day, a spokesperson for the LoveBoth project has said that the Eighth Amendment has ensured a culture of respect for people with disabilities in Ireland, unlike that which exists in other countries.
Speaking earlier, Maeve O’Hanlon said:
“The video we are launching today tells the story of Carina and her son Benjamin who has Down syndrome. Their experience is that of many families all over Ireland – where children with conditions like Down syndrome are given equal protection under our law thanks to the Eighth Amendment which doesn’t discriminate between babies in the womb in any way. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case in many countries throughout the world, such as Britain where 9 out of 10 babies diagnosed with the condition in the womb are aborted.
“Today is a day that celebrates diversity and equality in Ireland. It’s a time for us to reflect on the ways we can work on improving outcomes for people with Down syndrome and enable them to fulfil their potential in every area of life.”
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To view the video in Facebook click here: https://www.facebook.com/lovebothproject/videos/1842754822684133/
