Student with Down Syndrome Makes History as He Graduates From College

Walking across the stage at graduation was more than just a personal accomplishment for Cody Sullivan as he became the first student with Down syndrome to complete four years of college in Oregon. His mom, Ann Donaca-Sullivan, says while he and his friends were graduating from high school, he would ask, "Where am I going to college?" Sullivan received his certificate of achievement last month. InsideEdition.com's Keleigh Nealon ( / keleighnealon ) has more. #InsideEdition

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  • @gameplayswithcj3309
    @gameplayswithcj33096 жыл бұрын

    Im glad his classmates respects him and treats him right. None like the others. #RESPECT❤💖😁😄😃😆

  • @bullet2852
    @bullet28526 жыл бұрын

    Great to see, congrats to him.

  • @massakanneh2702

    @massakanneh2702

    6 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations jobs well

  • @leeannberke4153
    @leeannberke41536 жыл бұрын

    God bless him. This gives me hope for my son with special needs. I wish nothing but the best for him and his future

  • @turtlemommy7163

    @turtlemommy7163

    6 жыл бұрын

    :D hope your lil guy goes far, I wish the best for him also, he's gonna make you proud parent....you'll see : D ♡♥♡

  • @leeannberke4153

    @leeannberke4153

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. I couldn't be more proud to be his mom

  • @Forestwitch92

    @Forestwitch92

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm so proud of him, and I'm proud to be an Oregonian. I'm sad I never heard of this happening!

  • @gameplayswithcj3309
    @gameplayswithcj33096 жыл бұрын

    DAMN. Cody is talented Infact His more talented than me #MayGodBlessYouCody

  • @iaisosoakoaozoso5453

    @iaisosoakoaozoso5453

    6 жыл бұрын

    GamePlaysWithCJ I’ve seen u every where

  • @MillennialJesus
    @MillennialJesus6 жыл бұрын

    this is so touching and inspiring

  • @laurenrose3462
    @laurenrose34626 жыл бұрын

    I work with individuals with developmental disabilities and I wish so much that many of our individuals had been given a chance to achieve such high marks. Congratulations Cody!

  • @bubblegumbear2855
    @bubblegumbear28556 жыл бұрын

    anyone else glitching out at 1:22

  • @vroomvroom700

    @vroomvroom700

    6 жыл бұрын

    toxickittens Yep

  • @amac97

    @amac97

    6 жыл бұрын

    toxickittens yea i think it’s the video

  • @mohassan9204

    @mohassan9204

    6 жыл бұрын

    toxickittens yup

  • @sya995

    @sya995

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ya

  • @nyirobiojulu3743

    @nyirobiojulu3743

    6 жыл бұрын

    toxickittens Yep

  • @sophiahale1625
    @sophiahale16256 жыл бұрын

    Congrats 🎉🎉🎉

  • @artemislogic5252
    @artemislogic52524 жыл бұрын

    a certificate of achievement is not a bachelors degree, dont hate on me, but everyone here is misunderstanding this, im not demeaning the guys achievements, but it is what it is, this doesn't mean they completed university even though i'd love for that to be true

  • @safiyahc9711
    @safiyahc97116 жыл бұрын

    Who could dislike this like who?

  • @denisemcglashan9416
    @denisemcglashan94166 жыл бұрын

    this is so amazing and inspiring. congratulations

  • @germainerussell3160
    @germainerussell31606 жыл бұрын

    Congrats you did it bro

  • @tate.777
    @tate.7776 жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely amazing!

  • @texasgina
    @texasgina6 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Congratulations and God Bless

  • @BlackCatRachel
    @BlackCatRachel6 жыл бұрын

    That’s so great! Way to go!

  • @Robert-oz9fy
    @Robert-oz9fy5 жыл бұрын

    I think this is great! I’m not understanding how it’s possible! Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy for him and his family. I graduated with a four year degree and it wasn’t easy. The ACT alone is hard to get a great score. Were his classes, test, papers, research, internship the same as everyone else.

  • @pamelaharrington3838
    @pamelaharrington38386 жыл бұрын

    So proud of you sweetheart!!!!!! Now go out into the world and continue to make us all proud!!! Congrats to all classes of 2018!!!!!! Wishing you all luck and success as you move forward!!!!

  • @alienatedweapon5679
    @alienatedweapon56796 жыл бұрын

    This comment section is the better side of youtube

  • @marcuscelt7014
    @marcuscelt70145 жыл бұрын

    Well Done Corky! Loved you in life Goes on

  • @risto3425

    @risto3425

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dorky for president! Can't be any worse than the current potato.

  • @risto3425

    @risto3425

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dorky for president! Can't be any worse than the current potato.

  • @srttowing
    @srttowing6 жыл бұрын

    This is so awe inspiring

  • @vijeykrishnaa2230
    @vijeykrishnaa22306 жыл бұрын

    Cool to see this, inspires me

  • @debbiecooper1677
    @debbiecooper16776 жыл бұрын

    WTG young man. the best of luck to you

  • @rickymendoza8605
    @rickymendoza86056 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see there is still people like this out there

  • @InfiniteBeautyOfficial
    @InfiniteBeautyOfficial6 жыл бұрын

    Cody, congratulations from everyone of us in N.Y.C 🗽💞 we love you 🤗☺️

  • @katmat90
    @katmat906 жыл бұрын

    ❤️ this. Made my day.

  • @lilytan3832
    @lilytan38322 ай бұрын

    Congratulations!!

  • @tuesdaypatience
    @tuesdaypatience6 жыл бұрын

    Congrats, Cody ♥️!!!

  • @nyirobiojulu3743
    @nyirobiojulu37436 жыл бұрын

    Very cool and good for Cody

  • @2112Nightshift
    @2112Nightshift6 жыл бұрын

    Oregon is proud of you Cody!

  • @potter3439
    @potter3439 Жыл бұрын

    Cody, so awesome, you’re going to go far buddy

  • @100KingDezzy
    @100KingDezzy6 жыл бұрын

    That's so cool

  • @nickmurray1684
    @nickmurray16846 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations

  • @grobanite4ever85
    @grobanite4ever856 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations Cody!

  • @1tznotjoey427
    @1tznotjoey4276 жыл бұрын

    I got chills

  • @jamesdeeley2294
    @jamesdeeley22943 жыл бұрын

    This just proves even some one with disability's can go to college just like a normal student can.

  • @-AnonymousUser
    @-AnonymousUser2 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome! 😎

  • @1966johnnywayne
    @1966johnnywayne5 жыл бұрын

    So, does this speak volumes about Cody's abilities as a young man with Down Syndrome, a disease that typically manifests with I.Q.'s around 50, or does it sum up the value of an education from Concordia, or almost any modern university in America? Granted, a "Certificate Of Achievement" is not formal recognition of successful completion of a degree program, but one needs to question the integrity of an institute of higher learning that promotes "participation ribbons" on commencement day. Has anyone given any thought as to the impact that this will have on Cody, should he actually have some expectations from this show.

  • @brigspearman2171
    @brigspearman21713 жыл бұрын

    I love to see you that

  • @AviationNut
    @AviationNut6 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome.

  • @amartyaroy3754
    @amartyaroy37549 ай бұрын

    Peer support must be really strong for him 🥲

  • @Saucy17
    @Saucy176 жыл бұрын

    Way to go Cody 👐👐👍🏼🎉🎈🏅♥️♥️♥️

  • @cloroxbleach5105
    @cloroxbleach51056 жыл бұрын

    legend

  • @0.0mviews98
    @0.0mviews986 жыл бұрын

    Great job Cody

  • @latayabagley4189
    @latayabagley41894 жыл бұрын

    Very good

  • @safiyahc9711
    @safiyahc97116 жыл бұрын

    Wow good job

  • @kapuraftw
    @kapuraftw6 жыл бұрын

    Its funny to me that the video was supposed to be about this kid..but they only let him say 2 words!! Im not mad or complaining- it was just a really weird editing choice imo.

  • @stylecurls

    @stylecurls

    6 жыл бұрын

    I thought the same thing.

  • @emily7103
    @emily71032 жыл бұрын

    They do not give out pity-degrees to the disabled. Anybody has to work very hard to obtain a college degree. He earned it.

  • @alisharksurfsmith7608
    @alisharksurfsmith76086 жыл бұрын

    Those shirts though😭😂

  • @luka4305
    @luka43056 жыл бұрын

    Well done to him

  • @thelittlegremlinthatcould9562
    @thelittlegremlinthatcould95626 жыл бұрын

    Congrats to him :)

  • @avery142
    @avery1426 жыл бұрын

    Congrats Cody 😁 🎈

  • @osso3469
    @osso34696 жыл бұрын

    Is Concordia in MN??

  • @annastarr2043
    @annastarr20434 жыл бұрын

    I want an update.

  • @cianbagenstose8224
    @cianbagenstose82243 жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️ With love: positivity; and desire anything is possible!!

  • @ewanlyons2103
    @ewanlyons21036 жыл бұрын

    Congrats Cody 👏

  • @cherista
    @cherista6 жыл бұрын

    Congrats Cody, even I haven't graduate yet.

  • @kingkowabunga

    @kingkowabunga

    5 жыл бұрын

    In Oregon you have to be able to put underwear on on the inside of your cloths and not the outside. Your shoes go on before your pants. And then remember that you have to know how to tie BOTH of your shoes and not just one.

  • @lyngravel6487
    @lyngravel64876 жыл бұрын

    Gooooooo Cody!!!

  • @gillowens24
    @gillowens244 жыл бұрын

    Congulations 🧑🏻‍🎓🥂🎓🎉

  • @DoubIoons
    @DoubIoons6 жыл бұрын

    he flexin

  • @tonytone5735
    @tonytone57356 жыл бұрын

    I love ppl with down syndrome there no different from anyone else my opinion there better then reg ppl that's why their special there the most fun funniest kindest caring ppl in the world 👍 up for not giving up Cody

  • @Pulsonar
    @Pulsonar7 ай бұрын

    Those boys and girls also got a great lesson about inclusion, in how to get along and work with challenges that most of us never or will ever face in our lives.

  • @KCandFriendsUSA
    @KCandFriendsUSA4 жыл бұрын

    “Nice.” - Michael Rosen.

  • @JACKMURRAY18
    @JACKMURRAY186 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations 🎊😁

  • @j-c9890
    @j-c98906 жыл бұрын

    hell yeahthis is true acomplishment

  • @iinspireNP
    @iinspireNP6 жыл бұрын

    People make fun of disabled people well look at this boy. Congrats for him and his friends supporting him all the way through. It goes to show kindness will pay off

  • @Pulsonar
    @Pulsonar7 ай бұрын

    Why this hasn’t got millions of views? This is like a NASA level accomplishment for the young man.

  • @marakirsenlohr2481
    @marakirsenlohr24816 жыл бұрын

    He is so cute

  • @taibadoss569
    @taibadoss5695 жыл бұрын

    Happy for him but I wish you gave him a chance to say something

  • @Shannonbarnesdr1
    @Shannonbarnesdr13 жыл бұрын

    How does a person with DS graduate with a bachelors degree? Down syndrome means learning disability, and usually even the brightest ones, cannot do algebra trig, advanced lit, chemistry and so fourth

  • @Shannonbarnesdr1

    @Shannonbarnesdr1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@esoterico6062 Plus the leftie Democrats seem to think and promote the whole "everyone’s a winner" when the ugly reality is, no, not everyone is a winner, not everyone is competent and capable enough to graduate college, get a degree and so on. As far as this guy goes, he can’t be a teacher, it’s not realistic, he cannot speak, you have to be able to communicate clearly and articulate dynamically to be an effective teacher !

  • @angel-nv7jk
    @angel-nv7jk6 жыл бұрын

    Amazing. Also 6th

  • @rekikyemam
    @rekikyemam19 күн бұрын

    I have a 6 yrs boy with down's syndrome he can't speak anything. Congratulations 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @onesyphorus
    @onesyphorus4 ай бұрын

    1:55 i see you and im about to come

  • @bluedice2606
    @bluedice26063 жыл бұрын

    I have Down syndrome and to me, I don’t see hope in the future for myself

  • @mandu8035
    @mandu80356 жыл бұрын

    CONGRATS☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️😊😊😃😃😃😃😊

  • @tulafields7650
    @tulafields76506 жыл бұрын

    Aww

  • @haka8702
    @haka87025 жыл бұрын

    He actually only said one single word in the whole interview. It was "teacher".

  • @Condemn-Focus
    @Condemn-Focus5 жыл бұрын

    WOW I'm a regular person I drop out.

  • @itsprudyyy5191
    @itsprudyyy51916 жыл бұрын

    Cody only talked for 1sec...

  • @ckgun1
    @ckgun16 жыл бұрын

    bubbles?

  • @dippingshtick3
    @dippingshtick36 жыл бұрын

    Not many people can say they made history.

  • @SuperMan-bb1mm
    @SuperMan-bb1mm6 жыл бұрын

    2044 Anyone

  • @Jaxon_69
    @Jaxon_694 жыл бұрын

    Who the hell dislikes this

  • @vanessaastudillo3803
    @vanessaastudillo38036 жыл бұрын

    Whose face

  • @clarakobe5759
    @clarakobe57595 жыл бұрын

    How sad for kids who live in their moms basement smoking pot and playing video games not finishing college. Meanwhile look what this kid can do. Plus he has no doubt a better social life.

  • @SaraHouck461

    @SaraHouck461

    10 ай бұрын

    IKR? I’m sure he thanked the staff in charge of Clemson LIFE for that by perceiving them as anything but oppressive and tyrannical!

  • @brotherbrandonheterosexual4131
    @brotherbrandonheterosexual41316 жыл бұрын

    Add a boy!!!

  • @GlibeDino
    @GlibeDino6 жыл бұрын

    I see, he has the girls ;)

  • @Shannonbarnesdr1
    @Shannonbarnesdr13 жыл бұрын

    He can’t be a teacher if he cannot speak and articulate clearly

  • @tomrockroads2123
    @tomrockroads21237 ай бұрын

    My h.s. Got nuke from lame deer local club

  • @makemeasandwich1145
    @makemeasandwich11456 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @jdude222
    @jdude2224 жыл бұрын

    Whats your excuse?

  • @Jobson85
    @Jobson85Ай бұрын

    whose surprised no black kid wanted to be his friend

  • @eatmypapaya
    @eatmypapaya6 жыл бұрын

    Potatoe

  • @user-ww4dj5si4l
    @user-ww4dj5si4l6 жыл бұрын

    First

  • @holasoygoku7099
    @holasoygoku70996 жыл бұрын

    Las discapacidades no existen uno mismo se las pone.

  • @allaansnackbar4269
    @allaansnackbar42696 жыл бұрын

    How in the hell can he graduate college when he can’t even talk right

  • @vroomvroom700

    @vroomvroom700

    6 жыл бұрын

    At least he accomplished more than you

  • @arcadiosincero

    @arcadiosincero

    6 жыл бұрын

    I don’t know the details of his degree program, but if they kept the academic standards the same for him as they do for the rest of the students then good for him. He overcame a lot and it’s an amazing achievement. If on the other hand they “modified” his degree program so that he can pass, then that’s pretty disgraceful. Shame on the school for stealing his family’s tuition money in exchange for a degree that means nothing and giving this kid a false sense of accomplishment. I hate to say it, but the latter is probably what happened. Colleges will do anything to keep getting that tuition money. When I was in college, it seemed like half the people I met didn’t belong there. College is freaking scam for the most part these days.

  • @risto3425

    @risto3425

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@arcadiosincero He didn't even got a degree. He got some stupid certificate, literally just a piece of paper with his name on it to feel good. And get media exposure for the college, of course.

  • @artemislogic5252

    @artemislogic5252

    4 жыл бұрын

    he didnt do a degree, yeah, this is all misleading

  • @roseb2105

    @roseb2105

    2 жыл бұрын

    iv met very intellegent people with speech difficulties so...

  • @theworldoverheavan560
    @theworldoverheavan5606 жыл бұрын

    The just made him pass because they felt sorry for him

  • @misterLamistaJ
    @misterLamistaJ6 жыл бұрын

    Dude who cares

  • @Asteryoo
    @Asteryoo6 жыл бұрын

    8th comment nice vid guys

  • @lizmora5095
    @lizmora50956 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations

  • @nobudde
    @nobudde6 жыл бұрын

    First