Friendship is a gift. A true ,loyal, adventure sharing, laughter, got your back friend. Best friend. A true gift to each other's lives. Double dates, concerts, surfing, singing in the band together, talking thru hard days, talking about the future working, living together independently, friend. That’s what Jeremy and Mason are to each other. Unstoppable, social, independent, amazing young men.

Everybody needs a friend. Its no different for our kids with DS. So often it’s all about making sure they are included with their non-disabled peers, but the truth is, a friend is anyone appreciates you for who you are. Friends don’t care about chromosomes.

"My favorite thing about myself is my positive attitude. I am kind, generous, intelligent, confident and independent. I am a loyal and good friend. I am a hard-worker."