WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY – March 21
Tue Mar 21st

World Down Syndrome Day

On March 21st, people with Down syndrome and their supporters will have a voice and a chance to be understood. We're on a day when we gather and coordinate activities to raise public knowledge of the genetic disorder. The aim is to inform others that helping our friends and families who have directly and indirectly lived with Down syndrome.

Down syndrome is a naturally occurring chromosomal disorder that has always been a part of the human race.. It is widespread throughout the world and has a major effect on learning styles, physical appearance, and overall wellbeing.. Social learning services support and integration with anyone with Down syndrome in order to ensure proper growth and development, ensure proper growth and development.

Every year, their voices grow louder, and they influence government policy, becoming more influential.. People with Down syndrome can advocate for themselves and be included in their communities through activities around the world.

How to celebrate #worlddownsyndromeday.syndromedaycom

  • In their Integrated Learning Center, check to see if your local school has any volunteer opportunities
  • Join local events or post yours
  • Support #LotsOfSocks fundraising effort by joining them
  • Create your own fundraising campaign. To learn more, click the link below to learn more
  • Create a video based on this year's theme.
  • Volunteer to speak at your school about Down syndrome and share your experiences.
  • Create opportunities in your neighborhood that will promote advocacy and empowerment
  • www.worlddownsyndromeday.org Find out more at worlddownsyndromeday.org and use #WorldDownSyndromeDay to post on social media

History has a long history of world down syndrome day

Since 2006, Down Syndrome International has celebrated World Down Syndrome Day to encourage people with Down syndrome to help raise concerns of the condition. In December 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared March 21st as World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st. Each year, the group selects a theme.. Past themes have included::

2020 – We Decide Leave No One Behind in 2019 – Leave No One Behind. 2019 – Leave No One Behind. What I Bring To My Community 2018 – What I Bring To My Community. 2017 – My Voice My Family is My Voice My Family is my voice. My Voice My Family is my voice. My Voice My Family is my voice. My Voice My Family is my community. My Voice My Family is my voice. My Voice. My Family is my community. My voice.

Down syndrome FAQ

Q. How many babies in the United States have Down syndrome? Q. How many babies are born with Down syndrome? About 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Is Down syndrome present in different forms? Q. Is there any particular forms of Down syndrome?

A. Yes. Yes. Yes. Trisomy 21 is the majority of people with Down syndrome. Translocation Down syndrome and Mosaic Down syndrome are two of the other two forms of Down syndrome.