About me
I’m a sister, friend, dancer and party girl who wants to show the world that people with a learning disability know how to have a good time, too
Myth to bust: People think people with a learning disability can't go out partying but we can. I want to go to Ibiza; they have all sorts of parties over there!
@_sophie_potter_
Disability
I have
Down syndrome
Down syndrome, also known as Down's syndrome, is a type of disability. People with Down syndrome may find it hard to learn new things and may need support. They may have more problems with their health too.
which is sometimes called Down's syndrome
Location
Hull
Likes
- Sunbathing with a Pina Colada
- Discos
- Danny Dyer
Dislikes
- Olives
- Swearing
- Being called 'cute' because of my disability
"I know how to party"
In this article from the Big Issue Sophie tells people that, even though she has Down’s syndrome, she knows how to party.
Sophie becomes a model
Mencap’s very own
Myth
A myth is an idea about something that is not true.
Buster, Sophie, who has Down Syndrome, wants to show the world that 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.
can feel empowered, comfortable and sexy in their skin.
