The video of a teenager with Down syndrome who is overflowing with joy after receiving an invitation to a party has gone viral, and her mother hopes that it will encourage more people to show acts of kindness.
In a recent Instagram caption, Heather expressed her genuine surprise, stating that her daughter had only been invited to a handful of birthday parties by her school peers and friends since kindergarten.
Heather expressed her emotions to TODAY.com, saying that she was getting choked up as her dear daughter was overjoyed to be a part of something. It signifies the universal bond that we all have as humans. We all desire to be accepted and wanted in society.
The Teen’s Reaction To The Birthday Invite Is A Reminder “To Create A Space Where Everyone Can Belong”
As part of Macy’s life skills program, the birthday boy made a conscious effort to extend invitations to both disabled and non-disabled students, with the aim of promoting inclusivity.
In a follow-up post, Heather expressed her admiration for Macy and the young man they were celebrating. According to her, people like them, who are usually excluded, have a unique ability to include others. Heather urged her readers to take a moment to reflect on this.
Macy had been attending a general education program with other students her age and grade level until recently. However, she never quite felt like she fit in. It wasn’t until she joined a program with other intellectually disabled teenagers that she finally found a sense of belonging and acceptance.
Heather is overjoyed that the heart-warming video has become viral, and she hopes that it will inspire others to understand the underlying message.
She concluded that each individual has the chance to become the person who says, “I will establish an environment where everyone can feel a sense of belonging.”
