New Delhi: Mal Garcelan has made his mark on Spain. political history as First member of Congress with Down syndrome. The 45-year-old, elected to Valencia’s local council, is determined to be recognized for her abilities rather than being defined by her disability.
Garcelan’s progress toward this goal groundbreaking achievement The movement has spanned decades and is characterized by advocating for the inclusion of individuals with intellectual disabilities in public discourse.
According to the Guardian, Garcelan’s turning point in politics dates back to his decision at the age of 18 to join the conservative People’s Party (PP), drawn to its commitment to tradition. Over the years, she steadily rose through the ranks of her party, culminating in her being included 20th on the PP’s candidate list for the Valencia regional elections last May.
This accomplishment makes Garcellan one of the select few people with Down syndrome to enter the political world. In 2020, Eleonore Laloux became the first person in France with a genetic disorder to be elected to a city council, while Fintan Bray made Irish history in 2022.
In Spain, Garcellan is following in the footsteps of Ángela Basirer, who became the country’s first city councilor with Down syndrome in Valladolid in 2013.
Garcelan envisions his presence in local councils as a catalyst for breaking down the prejudices surrounding society, especially people with disabilities. Down’s syndrome.
Garcelan’s progress toward this goal groundbreaking achievement The movement has spanned decades and is characterized by advocating for the inclusion of individuals with intellectual disabilities in public discourse.
According to the Guardian, Garcelan’s turning point in politics dates back to his decision at the age of 18 to join the conservative People’s Party (PP), drawn to its commitment to tradition. Over the years, she steadily rose through the ranks of her party, culminating in her being included 20th on the PP’s candidate list for the Valencia regional elections last May.
This accomplishment makes Garcellan one of the select few people with Down syndrome to enter the political world. In 2020, Eleonore Laloux became the first person in France with a genetic disorder to be elected to a city council, while Fintan Bray made Irish history in 2022.
In Spain, Garcellan is following in the footsteps of Ángela Basirer, who became the country’s first city councilor with Down syndrome in Valladolid in 2013.
Garcelan envisions his presence in local councils as a catalyst for breaking down the prejudices surrounding society, especially people with disabilities. Down’s syndrome.