( CNN ) Jamie Brewer is about to make fashion history as the first model with Down syndrome to walk a runway during New York Fashion Week . Brewer , who is best known for the `` American Horror Story '' TV franchise , was recruited to strut her stuff Thursday for designer Carrie Hammer . `` Young girls and even young women ... ( see me ) and say , 'hey , if she can do it , so can I , ' `` Brewer told Today.com . `` It 's a true inspiration being a role model for any young women to ( encourage them ) in being who they are and showing who they are . '' The actress/model is part of designer Hammer 's Role Models Not Runway Models campaign , which highlights women making a difference . Hammer told Today she began the campaign a year ago when she was first asked to show her designs at Fashion Week . The designer said she wanted to represent the real women who make up her clientele and invited her friend Danielle Sheypuk , who uses a wheelchair , to be in her show . `` I called up my existing clients who were all incredible women , and one of them happened to be a doctor and a sex therapist who happened to be in wheelchair , '' Hammer told Today.com . `` It was never intended to be this incredible statement . '' Hammer has designed a dress for Brewer , who is an advocate for those with intellectual disabilities , that she feels plays up her qualities as an actress and artist . Brewer said she was excited to wear the creation . `` Many women have many sides to their personality . This dress fits ... mine , '' she said . `` I am honored to be in it . ''
`` American Horror Story 's '' Jamie Brewer is a part of designer Carrie Hammer 's show . Comment: Brewer is an advocate for those with intellectual disabilities .