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“It’s important to understand, so I share”: A father sharing daily life with his daughter with Down syndrome

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Credit: Takao Teramoto

21 March is World Down Syndrome Day, a day marked around the world to raise awareness and encourage people to reflect on diversity and inclusion. Sydney-based football coach, Takao Teramoto shares daily life with his four-year-old daughter Kokoha on social media, hoping to deepen understanding of Down syndrome.


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