WASHINGTON 鈥� In his photos, 15-month-old Asher Nash is full of smiles and laughter. He has Down syndrome, loves his big sister and is anything but camera shy, posing in colorful bow ties and adorable ensembles.
鈥淎nytime the camera is around he always gets a big grin on his face like he knows it’s time to smile!鈥� Asher鈥檚 mother, Meagan Nash, wrote in an email to 海角精品黑料.
The Georgia mother is pushing for inclusive advertising after a local agency failed to submit Asher鈥檚 photos for a Carter鈥檚, Inc. casting, 鈥渂ecause the criteria聽didn’t specify they were looking for a baby with special聽needs.鈥�
When she questioned the agency, Meagan was told that Carter’s hadn’t specified either way and that Asher’s photo would be submitted for future opportunities.
Meagan shared the experience with a group called , aiming to have Asher included in an OshKosh B鈥橤osh campaign 鈥� and their story took off.
鈥淧eople with disabilities want to be included amongst [sic] their peers in life in general and being seen in advertisement is a part of that,鈥� Meagan wrote. 鈥淯sing people with special needs shows the world that these people have value and worth just like any typical person does.鈥�
Meagan said she chose to target OshKosh because their corporate headquarters are in Atlanta, and the family lives nearby. She said her intentions have never been to bash a clothing brand or portray them negatively, but rather to spread awareness and encourage inclusiveness. She said their family recently had a meeting with OshKosh, and they are waiting to see what the outcome will be.
Meanwhile, Asher is keeping plenty busy playing with his 8-year-old sister, Addison. Meagan says Addison is Asher鈥檚 best friend and biggest advocate.
To keep up with Asher鈥檚 adventures, check out his .
