Garrett

Hometown:

Lake Zurich

My likes:

I like to go out and hang out with my girlfriend, Katelyn and other friends. I like to play video and board games. I like to watch and perform in theater activities - especially musicals. I like to watch all sports - especially Chicago teams.

My story:

I have Down Syndrome. I will turn 21 this year. I just moved into my own coach house in Palatine. I take classes at Harper College. I am an Early Childhood Education Major. I work at Regal Cinema. in Lake Zurich. Last year I went to Eastern New Mexico University in Roswell, NM. I am on the UPS for Downs board of directors.

LifeMyWay means:

LifeMyWay means being able to make enough money to live without to have my parents help me. Being able to live where I want and with who I want. Being able to make my own good decisions. Working at a job of my choice. Being able to do more things more independently.

My dreams:

I want to get my Associates Degree. I want to work with children. If I can''t work with children, I would like to work with animals or the elderly. Some day, I want to get married. I would like to be a role model for other people with disabilities.