Main content

Busting myths about Down's syndrome

A 23-year-old hair stylist with Down's syndrome has told ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 5 Live that people's misconceptions about the condition make her feel sad.

Heidi Crowter works in a children's hair salon, has a boyfriend and lives independently in her own flat.

She wanted to make this video about a day in her life to bust some of the myths surrounding people with Down's syndrome.

She said: "As that bearded lady said in The Greatest Showman, 'This is me. Take me as I am.'"

2 minutes

This clip is from

5 Live In Short

Featured in...

More clips from 5 Live In Short

See all clips from 5 Live In Short (14624)