Imagine walking into a physical in SoHo or Shibuya. On the walls are 40x60 inch prints of models with Down syndrome wearing avant-garde couture. There are no pitying glances. There is only the hum of appreciation for good fashion.
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| Pitfall to Avoid | Best Practice | | :--- | :--- | | (using the model to make able-bodied viewers feel good) | Show the model as powerful, not just "brave." | | Infantilization (dressing adults in childlike clothes) | Use age-appropriate, trend-aligned styling. | | Medical framing (close-ups on the face without context) | Full-body shots, environment, and interaction. | | Tokenism (one image in a gallery of 100) | Series of images, multiple poses, equal placement. | Imagine walking into a physical in SoHo or Shibuya