RS Girl to Appear on NYC Screen

Jona Gartmann of Roaring Spring will be featured on the big screen in the heart of New York City as a part of the National Down Syndrome Society's (NDSS) annual Times Square Video presentation on Sept. 14. The Times Square Video presentation kicks off Down Syndrome Awareness Month on the morning of the NDSS Buddy Walk in New York City.

Jona, 5-1/2, is the daughter of Jon Gartmann and Terra Norris-Gartmann.

Every year, NDSS reminds the world in a big way about the gifts that people with Down syndrome bring to their communities through a special video presentation on a jumbo screen in the heart of Times Square. The featured photographs highlight children, teens and adults with Down syndrome working, playing and learning alongside friends and family. These collective images promote acceptance and inclusion, which is the foundation of NDSS and the National Buddy Walk Program. The video presentation is a reminder of the contributions, accomplishments and value of people with Down syndrome.

Jona's photo was selected from more than 3,000 entries in the NDSS worldwide call for photos. Approximately 500 photos will appear in the Times Square video.