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"Living On My Own": Zachary Owen's Journey as an Adult with Down Syndrome (Mini Doc)
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Ай бұрынJoin us as we explore the inspiring journey of Zachary Owen in "Living On My Own," a mini documentary that delves into the life of an adult with Down syndrome. Zachary shares his challenges, triumphs, and everyday experiences as he navigates the world independently. From his daily routines to his personal achievements, this mini doc highlights Zachary's resilience and determination. Discover how Zachary takes on life's challenges with courage and positivity, proving that independence and success are possible for individuals with Down syndrome.
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@Vro- Ай бұрын
Mom you've done a wonderful job, Zachary is living his best life and will continue to do great things!
@judyowen8668 Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@bozenagasior1846 Ай бұрын
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@winniekoima9406 23 күн бұрын
Very proud of you Zachary! Mom, you have done a wonderful job in raising him well and independent.
@judyowen8668 23 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@lnelson5704 24 күн бұрын
I've worked with special needs kids my whole life. So many parents cry at their kids IEP meetings. They say, "The doctors told us he'd be a vegetable". "The doctor said he'd never tell time. " "Put him in an institution and never think of him again." Don't do it! A lot of us have kids who are challenged and yes, it's hard. But don't believe the worst thing you hear. It's a beautiful journey
@judyowen8668 24 күн бұрын
Yes! Nobody really knows though, so why not build our children up and enjoy watching them soar! 😊
@rebeccacollins8482 18 күн бұрын
Zachary is a tribute to you Mum and to himself. Please tell him from me that I had so much happiness watching him in this video as he proves to everyone that he can do anything he sets out to do in life. Zachary, you're such a smart, kind, determined young man. Also very handsome... Lots of love to you and your Mum ❤❤❤xxx
@judyowen8668 18 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I'll be sure Zachary sees your kind words. 😊
@rebeccacollins8482 17 күн бұрын
@judyowen8668 Thank you so much for replying. You are an amazing mum who has raised an amazing son ❤️ 💙 ♥️ 💕 💖
@CherylManning-q8r Ай бұрын
What an inspirational story and a tribute to the loving relationship between a Mom and son and all that cross his path! Thank you for sharing your story!
@judyowen8668 Ай бұрын
Thank you Cheryl!! 🤗
@Visitor2Earth 21 күн бұрын
As a Dad with a Son on the autism spectrum (and me on it, as well with Aspergers) this is a warm and wonderful story!
@judyowen8668 21 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@melissagray8138 3 күн бұрын
Zachary and his mom are both inspirations! It took a lot of courage for mom to push him out of the nest and make him go be on his own. But look at how amazing and fulfilled his life has become. He was a job, classes, responsibilities, and a sense of purpose that we all need. We should all go around with a positive can-do attitude like Zachary has, and be thankful that the world has changed for people with disabilities.
@judyowen8668 3 күн бұрын
Great comments! Glad the video resonated with you and thank you for watching!
@Lindastaude2312 22 күн бұрын
You have done a wonderful job of raising him he is such a cutie.😊
@judyowen8668 22 күн бұрын
Thank you!!!
@adrianajimenez4342 27 күн бұрын
What a nice kiddo 😊
@judyowen8668 27 күн бұрын
Thank you! I agree! 😊
@mrsTraveller64 21 күн бұрын
WOW❤ This makes me so sad for all people in the past(as recently as 80's and 70's and way back) who had Down and who were just not expected to understand much or to do much, how little effort was done to help them grow into independent lives. I guess we just didn't understand much about Down back then. KZfaq has done so much good for people with Down; we now know so much more about them, than we knew before people started to post videos like this one! If anyone I know is expecting a baby with Down; THIS is the video I would ask them, demand them, to watch!! Much love from Finland🇫🇮
@judyowen8668 21 күн бұрын
This is exactly what I was hoping for in this video. I thank you for the thoughtful comment and hope this can give another family a vision for something better for their children. I'm so extremely proud of my son!
@jcr3500 24 күн бұрын
We helped our kids become independent. Its empowering for them.
@judyowen8668 24 күн бұрын
It's a wonderful thing to witness isn't it?! Thank you for watching!
@CrystalMcCormick-g5p Ай бұрын
Keep it going Zach! Utmost respect for how much you’re accomplishing and props to your amazing mom!
@judyowen8668 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!!!
@marylevin9262 24 күн бұрын
i could not tell my kids it was time to move out after high school and never would
@andreacappelli8108 Ай бұрын
I’m so proud of you, Zachary!!! You make this world a better place and are an inspiration to all! We know you’ll keep slam dunking all your goals♥️
@judyowen8668 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! He really is living the dream!
@bozenagasior1846 Ай бұрын
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@HighTen_Melanie 17 күн бұрын
Zachary, what an incredible documentary! Thank you for sharing your amazing story. I have multiple disabilities and live alone with some help. Seeing your story has given me much hope. I wish you every happiness in the future x 😊😊😊😊
@judyowen8668 17 күн бұрын
I'm so glad you watched it and found some inspiration. We all need help sometimes... but help shouldn't be in exchange fur independence ❤️
@random_gae_rat7025 Ай бұрын
Zackary - you are a role model and an inspiration for all of us. Keep living your best life!
@judyowen8668 Ай бұрын
He really is!! Thank you!
@janicescott6569 18 күн бұрын
Way to go Zach. You are a really great inspiration to all!
@judyowen8668 18 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching! I agree! 😊
@sued1116 5 күн бұрын
Awesome!!! So nice to see something good and positive in the world. God Bless you Zachary and mom 💕🥰🙏
@judyowen8668 5 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@meganjoelyn2207 15 күн бұрын
I didn't know I needed to see this. It made me smile. Good job Mom! Keep Going Zachary!
@judyowen8668 15 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching! Glad it made you smile 😊
@BuiltFordTufff Ай бұрын
Honored to be able to cross paths with this young man.. You rock Zach
@judyowen8668 Ай бұрын
So incredibly proud of his accomplishment!! Thank you for your enduring support!
@amandasmoot7860 Ай бұрын
Let’s go Zachary! Forever proud of you. Need more people like you in this world ❤️
@judyowen8668 Ай бұрын
@@amandasmoot7860 for real!! Thank you!@
@StoriesMadeWithLove 9 күн бұрын
This is so good! Thank y'all for sharing this story!
@judyowen8668 9 күн бұрын
And thank you for watching! 😊
@susanlinardos-l1p Ай бұрын
Way to go Zachary!!! Just fabulous…bravo👍🏼
@judyowen8668 Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! So proud of Zachary!
@JackieM414 18 күн бұрын
Zachery is amazing and mom is doing a great job and so special. Thank you for sharing this video it’s very inspiring and informative.
@judyowen8668 18 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@susanaldawood5480 27 күн бұрын
God bless you Zachary and family!
@judyowen8668 27 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@ashtonpayne740 Ай бұрын
Way to go Zach. Love to see how organized and accomplished you are. 💕
@judyowen8668 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@bozenagasior1846 Ай бұрын
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@DeborahRaines-b7i Ай бұрын
What a great video, Zachary. You are an inspiration! I know your mom is quite proud of you, but you should be proud of yourself also.
@judyowen8668 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! So proud of Zachary!!
@bozenagasior1846 Ай бұрын
@@judyowen8668we are proud of both of you. Congratulations!!!! ❤🎉
@sylvias2062 26 күн бұрын
Thank you Two Stories Media .
@KellyBrown-l6r 17 күн бұрын
So 😍 amazing
@minervagalvez5937 20 күн бұрын
CONGRATULATIONS ZACHARY ON YOUR INDEPENDENCE AND ON YOUR JOURNEY INTO ADULTHOOD!!! YAY FOR YOU!!! ENJOY AND HAVE LOTS OF FUN!!!
@judyowen8668 20 күн бұрын
Thank you! We appreciate you watching!
@user-bk1ie8ri5v 19 күн бұрын
You are an inspiration Zach!
@judyowen8668 18 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@jackiemall2786 Ай бұрын
Zachary, I loved this video! Such a great human being and an inspiration to us all! Keep living your best life and smiling that beautiful smile!! ❤
@judyowen8668 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!! He is my inspiration every day!
@bozenagasior1846 Ай бұрын
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@bozenagasior1846 Ай бұрын
@@judyowen8668congratulations ❤🎉
@shelleysmith9532 18 күн бұрын
Im impressed! Good job well done!
@judyowen8668 18 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@katarinak880 18 күн бұрын
Such an inspiration! ❤
@judyowen8668 18 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@LostwaveObsession 24 күн бұрын
What a great upbeat guy Zachary is and living life to the full. Greetings from England!
@judyowen8668 24 күн бұрын
Thank you from watching from across the pond! 😊
@ericahlersii4859 Ай бұрын
Zach the GOAT man!!!! Love you bro, so proud of you!!!❤️
@judyowen8668 Ай бұрын
Eric...so happy you're going to AZ with us!!! Zachary's so lucky to have friends like you!! ♥️🌟🤗
@ericahlersii4859 Ай бұрын
@@judyowen8668 we’re all lucky have a friend like Zach!!!
@Miss1Pokemonfan 18 күн бұрын
Congratulations 🎉 You’ve done a great job ❤ Also after watching this video. I am looking forward to moving out sometime next year. I’m 36 years old with a mild case of Di George syndrome, and an anxiety disorder. I’m planning to move out with the help from Regional Center and their care takers
@judyowen8668 17 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching! So glad you have some exciting plans!! It's good to know you have help to make sure you have all the right supports. Wishing you much success! ♥️
@starr1356 23 күн бұрын
Amazing young man! Amazing Mom!
@judyowen8668 23 күн бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@ElinMariaRiisns-xm8rn 18 күн бұрын
Wonderful!❤
@judyowen8668 18 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@darak4187 24 күн бұрын
Amazing story of what believing in someone can do!
@judyowen8668 24 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@Unicornofthemoonx 28 күн бұрын
Sendingso Much Love from celebration florida xoxoxoxox
@judyowen8668 28 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@PracticalPerry 25 күн бұрын
I was wondering how this guy "lived on his own". Of course, he has a roommate, thank goodness. Most people, like everyone, stays home after they turn 18, except this guy, oh, and me.
@DebbiePotter-xh7kv 23 күн бұрын
I couldn’t wait to park my car and leave. I’d live in my car. And did for awhile. It was worth it
@fionascheibel977 17 күн бұрын
Yeah. He doesnt live alone. He just doesnt live with his parent. He is doing great. But he is in unofficial supported accommodation. His friend is just doing it for free.
@DeboraSmith-q7o Ай бұрын
Amazing young man. What an inspiration to all of us to live our best lives! You go, Zach!
@judyowen8668 Ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@demijour1234 22 күн бұрын
Just curious, disability or not. Sixteen is a very young age to ask them to move out and be on their own, is it not? I was still living at home when I was in University.
@judyowen8668 22 күн бұрын
Yes 16 is too young. He and his roommate moved in together when they were 18 and starting their post-secondary schooling. They live close by, but in their own place. Thank you for watching and commenting. 😊
@armanicintron1378 Ай бұрын
Wait a sec I seen that guy before
@judyowen8668 Ай бұрын
Wait! What?!?!?! 🤗
@bozenagasior1846 Ай бұрын
Wait a second, I know these people😊 Congratulations ❤🎉
@judyowen8668 Ай бұрын
@@bozenagasior1846 ♥️
@user-cq9bj6du1l 23 күн бұрын
Zachary go babe 💪💪💪💪😂😂😂😄love you sweetheart 🫂🫂🫂
@carolschmeer8595 19 күн бұрын
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@TheVic900 23 күн бұрын
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@judyowen8668 23 күн бұрын
♥️
@sally_686 25 күн бұрын
I love this, but whats he going to do when armani moves on?
@judyowen8668 25 күн бұрын
His parents are close by. We know he's a lot more independent now than anyone imagined and we'll cross that next bridge as a family when we get there. Thank you for watching! 😊
@sally_686 25 күн бұрын
@@judyowen8668 That's great! He's doing alot more than some 20yr Olds I know🙂
@judyowen8668 25 күн бұрын
@sally_686 thank you!!! We're very proud!
@user-mo8lc4do6b 24 күн бұрын
@@judyowen8668hes 😮gotta get in touch with Anya!! Another beautiful girl with down syndrome who loves the gym!
@darak4187 24 күн бұрын
@@sally_686 same here!! Crazy isn’t it?
@aidenleslie6800 Ай бұрын
zach benches more than armani
@judyowen8668 Ай бұрын
For real! ❤️
@TheAwsomesauce99 19 күн бұрын
CLEARLY NOT JUST LIVING ALONE😂😂😂
@dominiquepilon5910 18 күн бұрын
Can they have jobs YES can they appartemnt YES get married YES😊
@judyowen8668 18 күн бұрын
Yes! Yes! Yes!
@deaneawilliams2272 27 күн бұрын
SOMETHING SEEMS VERY OFF IN THIS SITUATION
@sylvias2062 26 күн бұрын
What is it you are concerned about ? Don't worry , i am just interested in your opinion not to troll .
@dubio77 25 күн бұрын
@@sylvias2062Yes, I wonder, too.
@barbarakopassakis8676 20 күн бұрын
Who cares
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