Mencap Mythbuster Sarah Gordy is a professional actor.
Professional means skilled in doing something as a paid job rather than a hobby.
Sarah says she loves acting because she loves to live more than one life.
She wants the world to know that we’re all just people; some people worry too much about getting it wrong when talking to us.
Sarah's myth to bust
"People with a
learning disability
A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things.
cannot be good, professional actors; my life is great, so just be happy for me!"
Top facts about Sarah Gordy
Disability: Down syndrome
Location: Sussex
Likes: Making people smile, Kefir and defrosted cherries, learning new things
Dislikes: Spicy food, people who make others feed bad and loud noises.
News articles about Sarah Gordy
Sarah Gordy
Meet Mencap Myth Buster Sarah Gordy
In this video Sarah tells us about her acting and the myth she wants to bust.
Follow Sarah Gordy
Find out more about Mencap Myth Busters
Our Mencap Myth Busters include actors, models, campaigners, athletes and artists who are all busting myths about learning disability.