Puerto Rican Sofia Jirau, a model with Down syndrome, has made a personal dream come true while flying the flag for inclusivity by walking the runway at New York Fashion Week for the very first time.
On Feb. 10, 2020, Sofia fulfilled a dream she has harbored since childhood. The ambitious 22-year-old, far from ready to stop after one catwalk show, now hopes to further her modeling career and continue to dispel misconceptions about what she and others with Down syndrome are able to achieve.