A photograph taken by Brian Baute, assistant director of application technologies for web technology, of his son Caedon will appear larger-than-life in the heart of New York City on Sunday, Sept. 17 as part of the National Down Syndrome Society’s video production to demonstrate that people with Down syndrome can be successfully included in community activities, education and employment.
The photo of Caedon, who has Down syndrome, was selected from nearly 2,000 entries in the NDSS nationwide call for photos. Approximately 250 photographs will appear in a video production to be shown on the giant NBC Astrovision by Panasonic, located centrally in Times Square. Panasonic has donated 40 minutes of time on the Times Square Astrovision in honor of October, National Down Syndrome Awareness month.
Caedon, age 10 months, is pictured at age 8 weeks with brother Cameron (age 6) and sisters Kierstin (age 4) and Raegan (age 2). The selected photo is available for viewing or download at the link below.
The video production, coordinated by NDSS, illustrates children, teens and adults with Down syndrome working, playing and learning with friends and family.
For more information about National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, visit www.NDSS.org or call 800-221-4602.