DSAA Self-Advocate, Adam Gilmore

DSAA believes that having a Self-Advocate join our Board enables that individual to represent their community more realistically and address specific concerns that are important and make decisions that positively affect DSAA and our community. We are excited to announce that Charli's successor, and our new Self-Advocate, is Adam Gilmore! 

Adam is very excited about the opportunity to serve his friends.  He attended St. Thomas More and the UL Life program for 4 years, where he was able to live in the dorm his senior year.  He is a past representative for Louisiana Special Olympics and was a participant in swimming in the 2014 National Special Olympics held in Princeton, New Jersey where he won 2 Gold medals and 1 Bronze medal.

Adam loves to be active and meet new people.  He is currently working at Stine’s, attends classes at The Quad and at Train Unique.  He is also an Altar Server at his church.  Adam loves sports – he plays softball with DREAMS and Lafayette Little League and attends UL baseball and softball games whenever possible.  He looks forward to working with DSAA and helping in any way he can.

National Down Syndrome Congress’s Self Advocate Resolution:

I have Down syndrome, and it is important to me that

I am able to enjoy life to the fullest.

I want to volunteer, work and be seen as a

productive member of society.

I want to spend leisure time with my friends and

family and have lots of fun.

I want to be welcomed and have a place in

community activities.

I want to live as independently as I can and

make my own decisions.

I want access to a good education and

opportunities for life-long learning.

I have Down syndrome, and I am proud of who I am.

Adopted Denver, 2013