The Groundbreaking Lobbyist with Down Syndrome, featuring Kayla McKeon | EDB 159

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Kayla McKeon, the first lobbyist in Washington, DC with Down syndrome. (16 minutes) Kayla is the Manager of Grassroots Advocacy for the National Down Syndrome Society, a human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome. Join Hackie and Kayla as they talk about Kayla's life growing up, her experiences as a Washington lobbyist, and what she feels the public doesn't understand about people with Down syndrome. For more information about the NDSS visit: http://NDSS.org/ And for Kayla’s blog, visit: http://kaylamckeon.com/ Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ Check out more episodes of Exploring Different Brains! http://differentbrains.org/category/edb/

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