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My friend Hovo
The minute you catch Hovo's attention, his cheeks wrinkle, his eyes crinkle and his teeth flash into a huge grin. When I first met him, the young server thought I was Russian and greeted me with a handshake and jovial privet. I don’t speak Russian, and Hovo knows this now; but privet has become our inside joke. He always greets me this way, and we laugh every time.
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This is a wonderfully written and compassionate article about real life experience with our DS friends and coworkers! The insights moved me to tears and helped me realize how much of a contribution all people with DS can make to society.
An excellent article written by my niece, Sarah Stites. The topic hits close to home as one of my long time employees has a daughter with DS. It’s wonderful to see barriers and stigma being broken down and more opportunities created. Thank you and kudos to all who are working in this important area of social reform.
A very touching masterfully written article about real life and a real person.
Brings joy and hope.
Also kudos to Aregak; this is how real contributions to society are made.
Vart Adjemian
Thank you for taking the time to write this important article. People with Down syndrome are more alike than they are different. We can learn much when looking through the eyes of a person with Down syndrome. My daughter is smart and spunky. She desires interaction from her peers and does not want to be treated differently than other children. She is amazing, just like Hovo, and wants to have the same opportunities as anybody else. Well done Sarah and Thank you.
Beautiful all-around. Thanks Sarah!
Beautiful article. I have a granddaughter with DS. She is a joy and very loving. Loves to dance and have fun. We are blessed.
came across this article randomly. it’s beautiful and it’s a great story. he’s amazing and every person with DS is! they’re the best people on earth. if only everyone had a chance to experience their love and outlook on life 💚