Dad says son's Down Syndrome is 'beautiful' in powerful video

"It's not an illness."
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Chloe Bryan
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Dad says son's Down Syndrome is 'beautiful' in powerful video
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Robb Scott wants everyone to know what Down Syndrome really is — something beautiful.

During a shopping trip, Robb Scott watched a father attempt to explain Down Syndrome to his son, calling it an "illness." When Scott didn't speak up, he felt that he'd failed his own son, who has Down Syndrome himself.

Now, he's offering his perspective on Down Syndrome in a poignant new video, calling it one of the most "beautiful" things in his life. 

"They are great teachers, people with Down Syndrome," he says through tears. "It's not an illness."

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Chloe Bryan

Chloe was the shopping editor at Mashable. She was also previously a culture reporter. You can follow her on Twitter at @chloebryan.


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