They pose in striking black-and-white portraits as well as share their relationship stories and what love means to them.
Gauld had been looking forward toLove Meansfor the last two years.
The folks featured in the project highlight the different types of affection we call love.
Brie and Greg
Some are romantic relationships of heterosexual couples while others are members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Gauld profiles platonic best friends as well as single people.
It is uncommon to see depictions of romantic love in the Down syndrome communitysomething thatLove Meanshopes to change.
“After meeting at the school where they work together, Greg & Brie have grown their relationship. The couple, who got engaged this past September, are excited to get married and live together. They really enjoy watching movies, especially comedies, and cuddling on the couch. They look forward to the pandemic being over so they can once again hang out with their friends on Fridays.”
They also help support solutions for issues that individuals with Down syndrome face.
This work will change the public narrative.
After meeting at the school where they work together, Greg & Brie have grown their relationship.
The couple, who got engaged this past September, are excited to get married and live together.
They really enjoy watching movies, especially comedies, and cuddling on the couch.
Jessica and Matt
Jessica and Matt met while performing in a drama company.
After they had acted in a few scenes together, the coach introduced Matt to Jessica.
They became fast friends, and they love going to the movies and dinners together.
They are each others best friend and think of each other like siblings.
“Jessica and Matt met while performing in a drama company. After they had acted in a few scenes together, the coach introduced Matt to Jessica. They became fast friends, and they love going to the movies and dinners together. They are each other’s best friend and think of each other like siblings.”
One of their favorite memories is slow dancing together at a big dance.
Krystal performed an acting/comedy skit with her social worker, while Tammy was singing.
They noticed each other but didnt have much of a chance to get to know each other.
She dreams of being in fashion or a model and a celebrity.
When she does meet a partner, she looks forward to getting married and going to Paris with him.
They dream of getting married and moving into a house or apartment together.
Ryan
Ryans hobbies include dancing, DJ-ing, and learning new things.
He loves socializing with peers, and always looks forward to weekend outings with his social group.
In the future, Ryan would love to be married.
This engaged couple looks forward to buying a big house, getting married, and having kids together someday.
As restrictions lift, Tatem is excited to watch Michael play hockey again soon.
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“Kirk and Beth met at WALES (Working Adults Learning Empowering Skills), enjoying Thursday lunches together at William’s Café as friends, until 12 years ago on Valentine’s Day, Beth asked Kirk out. Now they have dates at home (which were made difficult by Covid) and enjoy doing puzzles, word searches, playing Skip-Bo, and going out for lunch together. One of their favorite memories is slow dancing together at a big dance.”
“In June 2019, they met at the Showtime Comedy and Entertainment while helping a mutual friend at a book release concert. Krystal performed an acting/comedy skit with her social worker, while Tammy was singing. They noticed each other but didn’t have much of a chance to get to know each other. They reconnected three months later, first becoming friends until Krystal expressed her feelings to Tammy and they began dating.”
“As a single woman, Naomi loves spending her time with friends, watching movies, and doing sports like rhythmic gymnastics, swimming and downhill skiing. She dreams of being in fashion or a model and a celebrity. Naomi would love to meet someone with Down syndrome who has 5 no freckles, is taller than her brother (6'3″), dresses more modern than her dad, and is a little silly. When she does meet a partner, she looks forward to getting married and going to Paris with him.”
“After first meeting at soccer, Paige & Tyler also ended up going to the same high school together. As a couple, some of their favorite things to do are playing hockey together, golfing, and kissing in her room. They dream of getting married and moving into a house or apartment together.”
“Ryan’s hobbies include dancing, DJ-ing, and learning new things. He loves socializing with peers, and always looks forward to weekend outings with his social group. Ryan has a crush on a school friend and has made a lot of wonderful memories with her, including going to the Special Olympics and a dance together. In the future, Ryan would love to be married.”
“After being on the same team for a Motionball fundraising event in 2013, sparks flew. This engaged couple looks forward to buying a big house, getting married, and having kids together someday. They missed seeing each other on a regular basis during Covid, but daily messages and video chats helped them stay close while staying safe. As restrictions lift, Tatem is excited to watch Michael play hockey again soon.”
