Life expectancy for Canadians with Down syndrome has more than doubled in the past 40 years due to medical advancements. However, the misconception that individuals with Down syndrome don’t live into their senior years still persists. The Canadian Down Syndrome Society and photographer Hilary Gauld’s photo essay “Here I Am” challenges this idea by showcasing seniors and adults with Down syndrome alongside pictures of themselves as children.
Allan, age 44
Brandon, age 46
Brigitte, age 75
Craig, age 59
Chrissy, age 45
Gus, age 49
Lynn, age 58
Maryann, age 60
Melissa, age 46
Michael, age 58
Myron, age 52
Owen, age 56
Sean, age 49
