Mar Galcerán makes history as Spain’s

first parliamentarian with Down’s syndrome

For decades she battled to ensure

that people with intellectual disabilities were part of the conversation.

The extent of the progress she had made, however, was laid bare recently

when Mar Galcerán became Spain’s first parliamentarian with Down’s syndrome.

Ultimately Galcerán hopes her presence would help to dismantle the many prejudices that continue to linger

in society, particularly when it comes

to people with Down’s syndrome.

“I want people to see me as a person,

not just for my disability.”

“It’s unprecedented,” the 45-year-old told the Guardian. “Society is starting

to see that people with Down’s syndrome have a lot to contribute.

But it’s a very long road.”

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