John franklin stephens down syndrome history

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    John franklin stephens down syndrome history

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  • John Franklin Stephens intro-bio - docs.house.gov
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    • Frank Stephens (advocate)

    American disability advocate, actor and athlete

    John Franklin "Frank" Stephens (born April 9, 1982) is an American disability advocate, actor and athlete.

    He has Down syndrome and has often acted as a spokesman for those with the genetic disorder. He is an ambassador for Global Down Syndrome Foundation and represented the Foundation at the first U.S. congressional hearing for Down syndrome research.[citation needed]

    Early life

    Stephens was born April 9, 1982, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to Cornelia and John.[2] He grew up in Fairfax, Virginia.

    Advocacy

    Stephens has been a public spokesman for those with Down syndrome for many years.

    In October 2012, he wrote an open letter to Ann Coulter about her use of slurs against mentally disabled people when referring to then-US President Barack Obama.[3][4] Coulter refused to apologize, and Stephens spoke publicly to Piers Morgan as a result of the publicity.