2022 March for Life: Katie Shaw, Down Syndrome Advocate

Katie Shaw is many things: a champion for the unborn, an advocate for those with disabilities, a faithful Catholic, and, now, a 2022 March for Life speaker. She also happens to have Down syndrome.
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Shaw serves on the board of Down Syndrome Indiana, meets with politicians such as then-president Donald Trump, and lobbies for pro-life legislation, particularly legislation prohibiting the discrimination of unborn babies diagnosed with Down syndrome. Estimates suggest that nearly 70% of these babies are aborted in the United States.
But Shaw’s story begins in Indianapolis, Indiana.
“My dad and mom found out I had Down syndrome when mom was pregnant with me,” she said at Rehumanize Conference 2018. “My mom's doctors never mentioned abortion. My parents feared the unknown and were sad that I was going to have surgery as soon as I was born, but the doctors started helping my parents plan what would help me have a wonderful life.”
She grew up in a Catholic family, she said, and was baptized the day after she was born. She later received First Holy Communion and confirmation.
“My Catholic faith keeps me strong and knowing God is behind me,” she told EWTN.
While Shaw progressed through school, she picked up hobbies such as violin and softball. She earned her GED, the equivalency of a high-school diploma.
As an adult, she worked in child care and retail. Now, she also dedicates her life to the unborn.
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