More and more television shows are bringing the notion of disability into storylines.  While there are still many  troublesome factors associated with this (such  as exploiting disabilities and characters are usually played by an actor without a disability), having disability in the storylines is helping society gain a new perspective on disability.  The show "Born This Way" (which is about seven young adults living with Down Syndrome) is gaining popularity. The show doesn't focus on Down Syndrome but rather by how the cast pursue their passions and dreams.  

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