A Mom Laments Limited Employment Prospects For Daughter With Down Syndrome05:38
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January 01, 2020

Amy Silverman

Amy Silverman's daughter Sophie, who has Down syndrome, wants to be a dance teacher. (Courtesy Amy Silverman)

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Amy Silverman's daughter Sophie wants to be a dance teacher. But Sophie has Down syndrome and the opportunities for meaningful employment for people with intellectual disabilities are minimal.

This segment aired on January 1, 2020.

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