Down’s syndrome doesn’t stop me from living a vibrant life

Heidi Crowter talks about making the world more inclusive and her fight against a law allowing abortion of babies with Down’s syndrome up to the moment of birth

Hiya, my name is Heidi Crowter. I am 28 and I happen to have Down’s syndrome, but that doesn't stop me from living a vibrant life.

I have a wonderful family who accept me for who I am. When I was growing up my parents always treated me the same as my other siblings so I didn’t see any difference between my siblings and myself.

I am married to a man called James Carter who also has Down’s syndrome, who I love with all my heart. I met James through my mum’s cousin who is James’s