Lauren Elizabeth Potter (born May 10, 1990) is an American actress, best known for her role as Becky Jackson on the television show Glee. Read full biography of Lauren Potter →
I've had tons of bullies who would call me retarded, even on my Facebook page. It's sad and it really hurts. I want to tell people not to use... →
I want to encourage kids to speak up, to tell their stories. That is the only way people will know what we have to go through. Believe in yourself.... →
Like so many other kids with special needs, I have been bullied. Kids in elementary school made me eat sand, and those same boys would walk behind... →
I get mail from people all over the world now from people who tell me that they didn't really understand Down syndrome, but because of me they... →
A long time ago when I was very little, I dreamed about being on stage. Some people told me I would never be able to do it, so I only paid attention... →
I was recently appointed by President Obama to the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. I am so excited that the... →
I hope that when people with Down's see me, they will be inspired to do more than they think they can.
It feels amazing to be a role model for people with and without disabilities.
Lots of people with little kids or babies with Down syndrome tell me they aren't afraid of the future for their child because of what I am doing... →
I am on the International Board of Best Buddies, and I am also working with Special Olympics, and with The Arc to help people with disabilities... →
I love working on 'Glee,' and I hope that there are more and more parts for me and other actors with Down syndrome in television and in... →
I've spoken in front of members of the U.S. Congress about a new dream of living in communities where everybody is welcome and everyone can live... →
Lauren Elizabeth Potter (born May 10, 1990) is an American actress, best known for her role as Becky Jackson on the television show Glee.