- Today is World Down Syndrome Day (video)
- James Martin's dad tells of pride as Belfast actor is first star with Down's Syndrome to win Oscar
Speaking to BBC Radio's Good Morning Ulster, his father Ivan Martin said: "It’s an amazing feat. It’s something that nobody can ever take away from him. When you’re the first to do anything, it’s there for life and that’s how it is with him." - Chris Burke — After Life Goes On (The first prime-time star with Down Syndrome)
"I spent the day with the actor, who was 23 at the time, and his father, along with the cast and crew of the series. I liked Chris immediately. From the first few minutes, he had me laughing—or groaning—with his puns and awful jokes."