Madison Tevlin claimed that if parents assume that their children with Down Syndrome can live by Themselves, then “They will”
On the occasion of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) made a powerful New Ad featuring actress Madison Tevlin, which shows how parents, teachers, and the public think about themselves.
The video aims to influence people, especially parents, regarding their perspective toward people with Down syndrome, and Madison Tevlin, who also has the same disorder, proves that they can live by themselves through her outstanding and powerful performance.
Madison Tevlin (22), a well-known actress and model, inspires and influences many people like her, proving that nothing can stop you if you truly want to do something.
Growing up, it was also hard for Madison Tevlin to fit in society as she was a little different from others. However, with the help of her understanding and supportive parents, mother Grace Tevlin and father Matt Tevlin, Madison Tevlin proved many stereotypes wrong by becoming the example of “if you want, you can.”
Key Takeaways
- Madison Tevlin urges parents and other people to think positively about Down Syndrome people through the powerful video “Assume I can ”
- Her parents’ opinion and attitude that their children are also worthy of doing their own thing inspired Madison Tevlin.
- When she was born, her doctor said to her parents that she wouldn’t be able to be like other kids, which she proved wrong later.
Madison Tevlin claims her parents are the reason where she is now
Madison Tevlin shared a post on her Instagram on March 22, 2023, with the video and images showing her childhood to adult life memories.
In the post, Madison Tevlin captioned, “When I was born, my parents were told all of the things I may never be able to do. Instead of focusing on the can’t let’s focus on the YES WE CAN! You have a child with Down syndrome, and they are going to light up your world 💜”
On May 12, 2019, Madison Tevlin uploaded a Facebook post about her mother on Mother’s Day with the caption that reads, “Everything you do for me, you are the best mother I could ever ask for.”
She adds,” You are always there for me if I need a shoulder to cry on, help with my school work, playing board games, and the list goes on. There are so many things I want to say, but it all boils down to having the best mom ever. I love you to infinity and back. I hope you have the greatest Mother’s Day, because you deserve it! Xoxo, Madison💕💕”
Similarly, on June 16, 2019, she wished “Happy Father’s Day” via a Facebook post where she added an image of herself in the hospital with her father. In the post, she wrote the caption saying, “Happy Father’s Day to my dad. I love you with all my heart (… which is now even stronger!) ❤️”
As parents have a big hand in shaping children’s careers, Madison Tevlin raised her voice while urging people to have positive attitudes toward the person with Down syndrome and, instead of telling them what they can not do, encourage them to follow their passion.
The powerful video “Assume I Can” shows how people’s assumptions turn into reality
The video “Assume That I Can So Maybe I Will” shows the actress and model Madison Tevlin, who exhibits what many think about people with Down syndrome.
She starts by telling the bartender, “Hey, bartender, you assume that I can’t drink a margarita, so you don’t serve me a margarita.” The bartender then serves her the drink, and as Madison says, “Your assumption becomes reality.”
She adds, saying the same to the parents, coach, and teachers, “Parents, you assume that I cannot live on my own, so you don’t encourage me to live on my own, so I don’t live on my own. Coach, you assume I can not hit harder, so you do not train me to hit harder, so I do not hit harder. And teacher, you assume that I can not learn Shakespeare, so you do not teach me Shakespeare, so I do not learn Shakespeare,”
Later, she again tells people, “If all your assumption becomes reality, then assume I can.” Madison Tevlin then urges and demands people to say, “Assume I can.” “Assume I can drink a margarita, assume that I can live on my own, so I live on my own, assume that I can hit harder, so I hit harder, assume that I can learn Shakespeare, so I learn Fu*king Shakespeare.”
Madison Tevlin, this video is a message to the parents, teachers, and many others who think people with Down syndrome are always dependent on someone and can never live by their shelves.
FAQs
Madison Tevlin was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Yes, Madison Tevlin has two siblings: a younger brother, Jonathan Tevlin, and a sister, Zoie Tevlin.
Madison became popular for portraying the Cosentino character in the 2023 movie Champions. Moreover, people also recognize her from the movies, including Screams from the Tower and Mr. D.
