Oregon -- All Cory Harrington wanted was a place that would accept her little girl as she is. Her daughter, 6-year-old Lora has Down syndrome and athletic groups in the Salem-Keizer area didn't return the mother's inquiries when she tried to enroll her daughter.
Then she found Keegan Ireland and his American Taekwondo Association school. He now offers a class for three 6-year-old girls with Down syndrome, one of them Lora.
Since Lora took up kicking and punching a year ago, her balance and strength have improved vastly. Mrs Harrington added the training help combat another issue: weight. People with Down syndrome tend to gain weight.
What's more, with a little encouragement from Harrington, Ireland has gone from being welcoming to actively seeking students with Down syndrome, according to statesmanjournal.com.
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