Other models like Ivy who have Down syndrome have made headlines in recent months for taking part in New York Fashion Week, like Spanish model Marian Avila and Australian model Madeline Stuart.

a 15-year-old Brazilian model with Down's syndrome, is signed to five modeling agencies and has more than 130,000 Instagram followers. She just made her first cover, on an Australian magazine.

The 24-year-old Puerto Rican has made history in the fashion industry as the first Victoria's Secret model with Down Syndrome. "One day I dreamed it, I worked for it, and now it's a dream come true.

A collaborative study between The University of Western Australia, Perth Children's Hospital, The Kids Research Institute Australia and advocacy and support group Down Syndrome WA, has identified ...