How Were People With Down Syndrome Treated In History?

Today’s video will look at the history of people with Down’s Syndrome. From understanding the condition to how eugenics sought to eliminate people with down’s syndrome, to how there is still much to be done to this day, we will cover the history of down’s syndrome. It should be noted that some of the language used in this video will be no longer acceptable, but important in understanding history and how language and values have changed over time.