From the [UK] Guardian:
A British “docusoap” is following the humor and drama of five young adults living together in Brighton. Sounds like a typical teen reality show, but it has a catch: all five housemates have genetically-based learning disabilities.
The online series, “The Specials,” features Lucy, Lewis, Sam, Megan and Hilly, ages 19-23, who have known each other since childhood and are living as independently as possible with support. Four have Down syndrome; one has Williams syndrome.
A British “docusoap” is following the humor and drama of five young adults living together in Brighton. Sounds like a typical teen reality show, but it has a catch: all five housemates have genetically-based learning disabilities.
The online series, “The Specials,” features Lucy, Lewis, Sam, Megan and Hilly, ages 19-23, who have known each other since childhood and are living as independently as possible with support. Four have Down syndrome; one has Williams syndrome.
Learning disabilities charity Mencap believes the docusoap will help people to understand what it is like to be a young person with a learning disability. Lorainne Bellamy, a Mencap spokeswoman who has a learning disability, says: “People with a learning disability have hopes and dreams for the future just like anyone else. We hope that people watch the series and get to know these five individuals, sharing their ups and downs.”
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