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Jeannine Lander
On March 21 we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day! This is a day to come together to celebrate Down syndrome and raise awareness. There are many ways to get involved with the National Down syndrome Society (NDSS) on World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). Learn ore about WDSD here.
We've created toolkits for you to reference if you're looking for ways to get involved on World Down Syndrome Day! Check out our toolkits for educators, employers, healthcare workers, and NDSS affiliates. We have also created a WDSD Coloring Book for anyone to use!
Join NDSS for this virtual event that challenges participants to run, walk, or take on any other type of movement for 3.21 miles or minutes in celebration of WDSD. You can also tackle one of our challenge distances of 32.1 or 321 miles throughout the month of March! You can also participate in Racing For 3.21 with your classroom. Click here to download the Racing For 3.21 classroom toolkit!
We are all about spreading awareness and kindness! Show up for World Down Syndrome Day in your community by handing out gift cards attached to a note about WDSD, bringing coffee or snacks to local hospital staff with info about Down syndrome to pass out, or delivering a meal to local law enforcement and educating them about WDSD. Random Acts of Kindness on World Down Syndrome Day is not limited to this list; think about who is in your community and how you can educate on this day while spreading kindness!
Take our Generation G Pledge to Be Accepting, Generous, and Kind! By taking the pledge, you become part of the worldwide movement that goes beyond Down syndrome and sends a global message of acceptance for ALL!
It is the perfect time to get out your craft supplies! We love seeing creative t-shirts, onesies, cards, bracelets, bows, shoes, and more on World Down Syndrome Day. Advocates for the Down syndrome community are always loud and proud, especially on 3/21! You can rock your socks, wear blue and yellow, customize awareness apparel, and give fun gifts.
There are SO many small businesses owned by individuals with Down syndrome. With some research, you can find many companies that sell fun crafts, great gifts, and more! You might even be able to find a business that is local.
Today, most of our lives and everything we stand for is found on our social media accounts. Now more than ever, individuals with Down syndrome need YOU to be the voice in changing the way the world views Down syndrome. Individuals with Down syndrome are heard with your advocacy, help, support, and VOICE. If you are a parent of a child with Down syndrome, share your story! Show the people around you how your life has changed for the better because of your child.
Each year all of our Playhouse locations host a GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge 5K Event that kicks off on World Down Syndrome Day! GFAC has both in-person and virtual events. The challenge is simple, join one of the 50+ events across the country and partake in the festivities to show your commitment to including those with Down syndrome and all unique abilities!
I really truly love to celebrate Down syndrome day I have 2 sisters and my brother they are such amazing storytellers for me though all the years I really loved to be social because I really truly love to share stories and I had a very long journey a!all the years .I always celebrate my day because it is such a very special and very inspiring.
People with Down syndrome have a message for the world: "Assume that I can." An international awareness campaign, launched ahead of World Down Syndrome Day on Thursday, challenges negative biases that people with Down syndrome can face.
Italy's CoorDown partnered with the National Down Syndrome Society in the U.S., the Canadian Down Syndrome Society and other organizations around the world. Since its launch on March 14, the campaign has a lot of people talking.
"This video is driving the conversation," Kandi Pickard, president and CEO of NDSS, told CBS News. "Bringing more awareness to Down syndrome, bringing more awareness of still these preconceived notions and stereotypes."
She says the NDSS has seen an increase in outreach from individuals that want to do more as a result of this campaign. The ongoing discussion will hopefully lead to a broader discussion about how these preconceived notions hold the disability community back.
World Down Syndrome Day has been observed annually by the United Nations since 2012. The significance behind the date March 21st, or 3-21, is the fact that those with Down syndrome are born with three copies of Chromosome 21 instead of two. It is celebrated in 190 countries.
CoorDown's social media accounts show people with Down syndrome who aren't letting society define what it means to be living with an intellectual disability: They're CEOs, chefs, Emmy-award actors, and more.
Mia Armstrong, a 13-year-old who's already a highly accomplished actor, model and advocate, has added author to her credentials with her new children's book, "I Am a Masterpiece!" In it, she shares her experiences living with Down syndrome and it is her superpower.
The message behind the now-viral campaign was inspired by the 2019 speech given by Italian Down syndrome advocate Marta Sodano at the United Nations. She noted that when teachers assume a student cannot understand, they will not teach, and the student doesn't learn.
This is what's described as a "self-fulfilling prophecy," a phrase coined by U.S. sociologist Robert K. Merton in the 1940s. These stereotypes, biases, and low expectations can affect every aspect of people living with intellectual disabilities.
"These preconceived notions just don't always presume competence within the disability community," Pickard said. "Everybody's journey is different, but we have to assume that people with disabilities can make decisions about what choices they have in their life."
"They were told that I may never talk or walk, and I may never be able to hold a job," she wrote. "If only that doctor could see me now. I certainly talk and I definitely walk. In fact, I just walked a red carpet."
Tevlin also challenges society's stereotypes by presenting her own story as a person who has passions and goals. She doesn't want people to be judging those with Down syndrome and other disabilities.
On this day, people all around the world celebrate the lives and achievements of people with Down syndrome. March 21st provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the rights and inclusion of people with Down syndrome around the world.
We want to get people talking about World Down Syndrome Day on the 21st March. We can do this by wearing bright and colourful socks! You can wear official lots of socks, branded socks, or any other pair of socks to make a statement: bright socks, long socks, printed socks, or maybe even three socks for three chromosomes. Wear your own crazy socks or order Lots of Socks at our online shop.
As we walk this path that is our life as parents of a child with Down Syndrome, and as we continue to see inclusion in action we are ever more confident that Zigi will be able to decide his own way in the world.
Alex and Zigi are classmates, so they have spent the week together at their school. They are spending today together because we reached out to see if a play-date between these buddies could soften the blow a little for Alex.
On March 21st, our class celebrated World Down Syndrome Day. World Down Syndrome Day is designed to recognize and celebrate the contributions of people with Down Syndrome. It is also a day to highlight the rights, inclusion and well being of those with Down Syndrome.
It is common for many schools and places around the world to demonstrate their acknowledgement of the day by wearing unusual or mismatched socks. This simple act encourages all of us to celebrate uniqueness and diversity.
On the 21st of March, we had a celebration in the morning where we all shared what was special about each of us. We spoke about Down Syndrome and all the amazing people in the world with Down Syndrome. And of course, we showed off our socks!
I am very fortunate that I teach 5 students with Down Syndrome. It has been my first-time teaching students with Down Syndrome so I had a lot of misconceptions going into the role and I have learned a lot!
I also had the misconception that people with Down Syndrome are always happy. I can confirm for all of you with out a doubt that my students demonstrate a variety of emotions regularly. My 3 students who have just hit puberty, go through about 25 emotions an hour as many of you have experienced with your students who are adolescences. Whew!
Finally, as I started reading articles about people in the Down Syndrome Community, I was surprised how many times they were referred to as being afflicted with Down Syndrome. Just this week I read an article that spoke about people being victims of Down Syndrome. I assure you that my students are not victims. They are some of the coolest, most interesting, charismatic, smart, caring students I have ever taught.
The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre is a world-class purpose-built congress venue renowned for its operational and service excellence. The centre is located in a unique urban cultural and entertainment precinct in the heart of Brisbane known as Southbank.
Whether you prefer a night of opera, musical symphony and street theatre or rainforest walks and rock-climbing adventures, the Southbank river region has attractions to appeal to all tastes. Plus international restaurants, cafes and bars and first-class shopping the length of the retail precinct.
Together with other Moms, we have decided to pay tribute to World Down Syndrome Day inviting people to move over to this side, even if only to tell us a story. We collect all the stories to create a bridge between US and YOU, hoping that together we can tear down that wall and one day be able to speak only about US.
I am a mother, a wife and a friend. But I pledge to do all that I can to make YOU the best YOU can be, Leah. I love you to the moon and back and I am so PROUD to be your mommy. Leah, Let your light shine!
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