First professional St Nick with Down’s syndrome inducted into International Santa Claus Hall of Fame
Summary
Bradley Carlisle, a 37-year-old actor from Atlanta with Down’s syndrome, became the first professional Santa Claus with Down’s syndrome in the US. After training at a major Santa Claus academy, he was honored with induction into the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame for his role as a meaningful representative in the holiday community.Key Facts
- Bradley Carlisle is the first professional Santa Claus with Down’s syndrome in the US.
- He is a community theater actor from suburban Atlanta, aged 37.
- Carlisle started portraying Santa at a holiday party for the Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta in 2023.
- He trained for four days at Atlanta’s Northern Lights Santa Academy, the second largest Santa training school in the US.
- The academy teaches how to dress as Santa, care for the beard, and handle sensitive questions from children.
- Carlisle was praised for his confident performance and treated equally with other Santa trainees.
- He was honored with an induction to the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame.
- His photo will be displayed in New York City’s Times Square during Down Syndrome Awareness Month starting October 1, his birthday.
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