Devoted Camelon dad gives insight into 60 years of caring for his Down's syndrome daughter

Devoted Camelon dad gives insight into 60 years of caring for his Down's syndrome daughter

When Mary and Pat Burt’s first child was born 60 years ago this week, they were given the heartbreaking news that their daughter was unlikely to live past 15 and they were encouraged to consider putting her in an institution.

A meeting of the Public Health and Drug Addiction Commission was held this Wednesday to discuss a bill to adhere to National Law No. 27,716 "Humanized Diagnosis." The Minister of Health, Daniel Blanzaco, and part of his team were present to discuss the matter.