Friends, we’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with a couple that are sharing their enchanting love story! Their engagement was marked by a viral video and widespread media, Matthew Schwab and fiancé Lucia Romano share everything from their first date to their dreams for the future. This power couple is dedicated to shifting narratives for people with Down syndrome and the entire Intellectual and Developmental Disability community. From being fluent in multiple languages, working, driving, owning a public speaking business, living independently, ballroom dancing, community volunteering, participating as a multi-sport athlete in The Special Olympics, and giving a TEDx Talk, these two are the definition of a power couple! They have a shared passion for advocacy and hope their story will help challenge stereotypes about people with Down syndrome. We discuss their advice for those nervous about dating, and their moms share advice for families navigating their loved one's dating. This is an episode (and love story!) you don’t want to miss!
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