Launched in Down’s Syndrome Awareness Week 2019, the Shifting Perspectives Podcast is brought to you by the Down’s Syndrome Association.
In our podcast, we'll tell the stories of people who have Down's syndrome as well as of their families and carers, raising a smile, providing insights and challenging commonly held attitudes and prejudices.
We are thrilled to be working with Richard Bailey, curator and mastermind behind the Shifting Perspectives photography project, as our host.
Where Shifting Perspectives began
When his daughter, Billie-Jo, was born at the start of the noughties he knew very little about Down's syndrome and when he looked for information in books, he found very factual information and very factual images.
He explains in the introduction of the Shifting Perspectives book (published in 2012): "The images we found in those old textbooks had little bearing on our experience…We found no images that showed daily life, no images of families having fun with their children, or of young adults going about their daily life and these were the images that we dearly wanted to see."
Working with other parents of children with Down's syndrome, who also happened to be photographers, they created their first small exhibition of photographs in 2005 for Down's Syndrome Awareness Week.
With support from the Down's Syndrome Association and GlaxoSmithKline, Richard and his fellow photographers were able to continue to exhibit their work in multiple locations around the UK and beyond.
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Launched in Down’s Syndrome Awareness Week 2019, the Shifting Perspectives Podcast is brought to you by the Down’s Syndrome Association.
In our podcast, we'll tell the stories of people who have Down's syndrome as well as of their families and carers, raising a smile, providing insights and challenging commonly held attitudes and prejudices.
We are thrilled to be working with Richard Bailey, curator and mastermind behind the Shifting Perspectives photography project, as our host.
Where Shifting Perspectives began
When his daughter, Billie-Jo, was born at the start of the noughties he knew very little about Down's syndrome and when he looked for information in books, he found very factual information and very factual images.
He explains in the introduction of the Shifting Perspectives book (published in 2012): "The images we found in those old textbooks had little bearing on our experience…We found no images that showed daily life, no images of families having fun with their children, or of young adults going about their daily life and these were the images that we dearly wanted to see."
Working with other parents of children with Down's syndrome, who also happened to be photographers, they created their first small exhibition of photographs in 2005 for Down's Syndrome Awareness Week.
With support from the Down's Syndrome Association and GlaxoSmithKline, Richard and his fellow photographers were able to continue to exhibit their work in multiple locations around the UK and beyond.
Luke is a huge Manchester United fan. He is in paid employment, goes to college, and last year, he fell head over heels in love with his girlfriend Emily.
Siblings Steph and Chris describe each other as best friends. They talk about growing up, living together during the pandemic, and how Steph has helped Chris get through some dark times.
Tommy Jessop is acting royalty. He stole the show at the National Television Awards by dancing live on stage, and gave a star performance as Terry Boyle in the BBC's series 'Line of Duty'.
Tash and Clare live together and have been best friends for more than 20 years. They chat about their jobs, busy fitness schedules, friendship, and their shared love of foot spas, cake and Champagne.
Actor Sarah Gordy MBE speaks to Ann Cleeves, an award-winning crime writer whose books have been brought to life on the television and often feature characters who have Down's syndrome. Her book The Long Call has just been aired on ITV.
James Ducarreaux lives life to the full. He loves nothing more than watching his beloved Bournemouth FC with the lads and a pint. He's recently got engaged and tells us all about it.
Caitlin, 17, wants to be a swimming coach and classroom assistant in the future. She’s been studying for her GCSEs and a BTEC, and loves art, landscape photography and drama.
Previously a Personal Trainer and Dietician, Alex leads the DSActive programme, which provides opportunities for people who have Down's syndrome to keep fit and healthy.
Dr Elizabeth Herrieven is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Paediatric Emergency Medicine, and is dedicated to improving health care inequalities for patients with learning disabilities.
Not afraid to admit he was ‘ashamed’ of his brother when growing up, siblings Alex and Nick are now travelling the world together to find out how other brothers and sisters live with Down’s syndrome.
An award-winning blogger, a published author, and a busy mother of three. Just how did Sarah Roberts manage to fit training for a marathon into her schedule too?
Ophir wants to tell the world: "Don’t think about my label as being Down’s syndrome. Think about all the things that I can do; like having a job, living semi-independently and having a boyfriend!"
Jane talks to Richard about Step And Stone, the inspiration behind the project as well as her family, including her son Andrew who has Down's syndrome.
Launched in Down’s Syndrome Awareness Week 2019, the Shifting Perspectives Podcast is brought to you by the Down’s Syndrome Association.
In our podcast, we'll tell the stories of people who have Down's syndrome as well as of their families and carers, raising a smile, providing insights and challenging commonly held attitudes and prejudices.
We are thrilled to be working with Richard Bailey, curator and mastermind behind the Shifting Perspectives photography project, as our host.
Where Shifting Perspectives began
When his daughter, Billie-Jo, was born at the start of the noughties he knew very little about Down's syndrome and when he looked for information in books, he found very factual information and very factual images.
He explains in the introduction of the Shifting Perspectives book (published in 2012): "The images we found in those old textbooks had little bearing on our experience…We found no images that showed daily life, no images of families having fun with their children, or of young adults going about their daily life and these were the images that we dearly wanted to see."
Working with other parents of children with Down's syndrome, who also happened to be photographers, they created their first small exhibition of photographs in 2005 for Down's Syndrome Awareness Week.
With support from the Down's Syndrome Association and GlaxoSmithKline, Richard and his fellow photographers were able to continue to exhibit their work in multiple locations around the UK and beyond.
