Meet Madeline, A Teen Model With Down Syndrome

4.And She Started Chasing Her Dreams

Belief is your first step to success. When you start believing yourself, you slowly will see your dreams becoming a reality. When Madeline believed she could see herself as a model, she hit the gym, and worked hard for over 18 months to get rid of those few extra pounds.

5.Mom is her First Photographer

Roseanne, a single mom, had this incredibly cute daughter born to her nearly eighteen years ago. Mommy is Maddy’s biggest friend, supporter and even her photographer! Roseanne says Madeline wants to change the way society discriminate against people with disabilities.

6.Madeline Loves Staying Fit and Healthy

She believes an active and healthy lifestyle makes every person with a disability happy, not just those with Down syndrome. This fitness secret helped her shed approx 40 pounds, which sets her up for a great modeling career.