World Down Syndrome Day
People with Down syndrome and their supporters have a voice and a chance to be understood on World Down Syndrome Day, March 21st. It's a day when we gather and coordinate activities to raise public knowledge of the genetic disorder. The aim is to educate others on the benefits of 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. In order to ensure proper growth and development, social learning services are available and integrated with those with Down syndrome in order to ensure safe 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 international events.
How to celebrate #worlddownsyndromeday
- Check to see if your local school has any volunteer opportunities in their Integrated Learning Center
- Join local events or post yours
- Join their #LotsOfSocks fundraising effort
- 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 foster advocacy and empowerment
- Find out more at worlddownsyndromeday.org and use #WorldDownSyndromeDay to post on social media
History of the world down syndrome day has a long tradition
Down Syndrome International has promoted World Down Syndrome Day in 2006 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. 2018 – What I Bring To My Community – 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.
Down syndrome FAQ
How many babies in the United States have Down syndrome? Q. How many babies are born with Down syndrome?
A. 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 there different types of Down syndrome? Q. Is there any other forms of Down syndrome?
A. Yes. Yes. Trisomy 21 is the most common Down syndrome sufferer. Translocation Down syndrome and Mosaic Down syndrome are two of the other two forms of Down syndrome.
