“They Can Be Santa” Atlanta’s First Santa With Down Syndrome
December 24, 2025
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as posted by the channelFor families at the Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta, meeting Santa this year meant something deeper—seeing their children reflected in the magic. 
For the first time, Santa himself has Down syndrome: Bradley Carlisle, a longtime member of the DSAA community. 
His mom says the moment felt “full circle,” and DSAA’s executive director says visibility like this is about more than holiday cheer—it’s about belonging.
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