Living a life of 'ups' with Down's syndrome

Like many young adults, Ryan Duralia has a busy schedule and a growing list of accomplishments; what makes them remarkable is that he was born with Down’s syndrome. Duralia stays busy working for Care Rite Vocational Services, volunteering two to three days a week at Hidden Treasures Thrift Store, playing sports with Fallbrook’s Special Olympics team, practicing his role in Care Rite’s upcoming play, and maintaining a weight loss of 100 pounds.

According to Michelle Wood, Duralia’s mother, “He loves to write, mostly copy because he cannot read, and loves to draw.” He has copied the entire Bibl...