“I hope that when people with Down's see me, they will be inspired to do more than they think they can.” Quote by Lauren Potter
“A long time ago when I was very little, I dreamed about being on stage. Some people told me I would never be able to do it, so I only paid attention to those who told me that I could.” PeopleLittlesLongAbleAttentionStageLong TimePaidLong Time Ago Author:Lauren Potter
“I am on the International Board of Best Buddies, and I am also working with Special Olympics, and with The Arc to help people with disabilities become more independent and more included in their communities.” PeopleHelpingCommunitySpecialIndependentInternationalBoardsDisabilityOlympicsBuddyArcsPeople With DisabilitiesBest BuddiesSpecial Olympics Author:Lauren Potter
“I love working on 'Glee,' and I hope that there are more and more parts for me and other actors with Down syndrome in television and in movies so I can keep working for a long, long time.” LongI CanActorsTelevisionLong TimeSyndromesGleeDown Syndrome Author:Lauren Potter
“I was recently appointed by President Obama to the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. I am so excited that the President trusts me to advise him on things that are important to people with disabilities!” PeopleImportantPresidentIntellectualExcitedDisabilityPresident ObamaCommitteesTrust MeAdvisePeople With DisabilitiesIntellectual Disability Author:Lauren Potter
“I've had tons of bullies who would call me retarded, even on my Facebook page. It's sad and it really hurts. I want to tell people not to use the word. Don't say your friend's retarded when they do something foolish. If you have a disability, keep working hard. Whatever it takes, do it, and don't be mean to people.” PeopleIfsWantMeanHardUseHurtPagesFoolishCall MeDisabilityBullyWhatever It TakesRetardedFacebook PageIt Really Hurts Author:Lauren Potter
“I've spoken in front of members of the U.S. Congress about a new dream of living in communities where everybody is welcome and everyone can live and go to school and work without facing the fear of bullies.” DreamSchoolCommunityFrontsMembersCongressWelcomeBully Author:Lauren Potter
“Like so many other kids with special needs, I have been bullied. Kids in elementary school made me eat sand, and those same boys would walk behind me, teasing me. Finally I had enough, and I told them to grow up.” NeedsHas BeensMadeEnoughKidsSchoolGrowsWalksBehindsBoysGrowing UpSpecialSandTeaseHad EnoughBulliedElementary SchoolSpecial Needs Author:Lauren Potter
“Lots of people with little kids or babies with Down syndrome tell me they aren't afraid of the future for their child because of what I am doing to help people understand it better.” PeopleChildrenLittlesHelpingKidsBabyLittle KidSyndromesDown Syndrome Author:Lauren Potter
“People sometimes ask if I want to be a solo artist, but it just wouldn't be any fun being on your own.” PeopleIfsWantSometimesArtistAsksFunSolo Author:Liam Payne
“I loved my boarding school, but I didn't know what I wanted to do. I didn't have a career.” KnowsWantedSchoolCareers Author:Lilly Pulitzer