French woman with Down’s syndrome fulfilled her dream

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A young Frenchwoman with Down's syndrome has fulfilled her dream of presenting the weather on television after a Facebook campaign that was supported by more than 200,000 people.

The 21 year old Melanie Segard, hosted a segment of the forecast on the national public channel France 2 on Tuesday night. see more pictures below

"I'm different, but I'd like to show everyone that I can do a lot of things," she said. 

The campaign "Melanie peut le faire", or Melanie can do it, was set up by a French charity in an effort to promote awareness and inclusion.

 

She received four days of training from France 2's weather team, including tips on presenting in front of the green wall where the graphics are digitally projected. 

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Nathalie Rihouet, head of the weather service of France Televisions, told the French newspaper Le Parisien (in French) that "Melanie cannot read or write. The goal is to make her feel integrated

During her training, she was followed by her 27-year-old brother Cyril, who offered her some advice.

Ms Segard lives with her parents and enjoys going out to parties and restaurants with her brother and friends.

When younger, she underwent therapy to improve her motor skills and speech.

And since September, she has worked in a company where she makes packaging. 

Becoming a TV presenter is not Ms Segard's ultimate dream. She says that what she really wants is to be a makeup artist.

credit: BBC  

 my opinion

there is ability in disability, if she could do what people that are not disable. 

never limit your self for any reason. find what you are passionate about and follow it up