Voices for Life / “For Life” Magazine, no. 4 – Spring 2015

I love and adore being a mother. It’s the greatest gift I’ve ever been given.

Uma Thurman, actress

I’m officially disabled, but I’m truly enabled because of my lack of limbs. My unique challenges have opened up unique opportunities to reach so many in need.

Nick Vujicic, public speaker

If I were to change having Down syndrome, I wouldn’t! I am proud of who I am and that makes me a strong person and says who I am. I may be different, but everyone is different in their own unique way. If I didn’t have this extra chromosome, I wouldn’t be me! I am thankful to have Down syndrome because I just want to make a difference in this world, I feel like I am!

Tryn Miller, person with Down Syndrome

As a disabled man, let my life be a reflection of the endless amount of ability that exists in each and everyone of us.

Robert M. Hensel, activist

Often people ask, “How can you say you’re blessed to have a son with Down syndrome?” My outlook on life has forever changed. I see my own challenges differently. He’s always showing me that life is so much bigger than self.

Yvonne Pierre, writer

This life is a gift, and to reject that gift or abuse that gift is not human and not worthy of us.

Michael Moore, documentarist