Dear board member of DSI,
How are you?
In Japan there were 3 events for WDSD was made
in Osaka, Tokyo and Okinawa (It will be 3/30).
I made report web page for Tokyo event.
http://dsij.sakura.ne.jp/2008-321report.html
It was really fantastic and exciting.
How was WDSD in your place?
Please introduce about that.
Sincerely,
Eiichi Momotani
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Eiichi Momotani, DVM, PhD, NIAH
momotani@affrc.go.jp
phone: 029-838-7781
Japanese Society for Paratuberculosis
http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jsp3/jsp_kiyaku.html
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To,
Mr. Balbir Singh Shekhon,
Dear Sir,
Thanks a lot for putting our program on the
YOUR website.
We did celebrate the World Down’s syndrome
day on 21st March as scheduled and I am happy to
let you know that it was a grand success. In this
event which was organized by Dr. D.K.Chopade , the
founder president of IDSA, MLA Dr..Mrs. Shobha Bacchav
was chief guest, Dr. Sanjay Warade Neurologist presided
over the function and pediatrician Dr. Dilip Gokhale
and social worker Rajanitai Limaye were present
as special guests. The program was very well attended
by 20 Downs’ syndrome individuals with their
parents.
The program was initiated by lightening the
traditional lamp and by worshiping the Goddess Saraswati.
This was followed by the welcome song sung by Ms.
Amruta Bawane. To begin with the fonder president
Dr.D.K.Chopade explained the importance of World
Down’s Syndrome Day and then presented a PowerPoint
presentation about the work and activities of IDSA
which was followed by the speeches of few parents
and then by the special guests. The chief guests
appreciated the work of IDSA and expressed the need
of awareness, campaigns about the condition all
over the country and also promised the help from
government for the activities of IDSA.
The main inaugural program was followed by
the cultural program in which children with Down’s
Syndrome performed various skills like dance, speech,
singing etc. After the cultural program a special
Downs Syndrome health check up camp was held wherein
10 different medical specialists examined the Down’s
syndrome individual for various health problems,
counseled their parents, and prescribed the medicines
wherever necessary. The doctors who did the checkup
were Dr. D. Ghokale (Pediatrician), Dr. Karkare
(Pedodontist), Dr. Varade (Optalmologist), Dr. S.
Mahajan (Pathologist), Dr. Nahata (Dermatologit),
Dr. Marchant (Dentist) , Dr. Nalawade (Physiotherapist),
Dr. Dhake (Psychiatrist), Dr..Pawar (ENT specialist)
and Dr.D.K.Chopade (Medical Geneticist). Master
of the ceremony was Ms. Amruta Bawane. Vote of Thanks
was given by Pravin Bhole.
DR. D. K. CHOPADE
PRESIDENT,
INDIAN DOWN’S SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
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" ...Não é correto dizer
que uma pessoa sofre de, é vítima
de, padece ou é acometida por síndrome
de Down. O correto seria dizer que a pessoa tem
ou nasceu com síndrome de Down... "
O Dia Internacional da Síndrome de Down,
dia 21 de março, foi comemorado em Ipanema
no Rio de Janeiro, com o tema de 2008, “Sonhe
Alto o Bastante”.
Trago alguns momentos, em que pude registrar nas
crianças e adolescentes, a pureza nos olhos
e o carinho de seus enormes corações.
http://www.aproposito.net/mural/sindromededown/index.htm
abraços
ROGÉRIO EHRLICH
www.aproposito.net
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just wanted to share with you that our Network
South celebrated WDSD with
a big party, a party which you can all take part
in by watching the
soundslide at:
www.natverkskane.com
Just click on the big picture under "Varldsdagsfesten"
and it will start.
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I am so excited to celebrate with the world
about Down Syndrome. This is a great organization
Thank you. For World Down Syndrome Day we celebrated
it by including my daughters school class in on
the fun. I went to her school and talked to a class
full of first graders about the day and what it
meant to my daughter Joby who is 7 and in a full
inclusion environment at her neighboring school.
The kids were excited to be a part of it to say
the least. I brought in 21 balloons not one the
same color, I asked the kids what they felt the
balloons had in common which each other. They came
up with more similarity's and only one difference.
The time was spent talking about our abilities and
how much we all have in common. We then took the
balloons outside and released them into the air
to watch them all sore high together.......
I feel if we teach all children while they
are young about tolerance, acceptance, and inclusion
we would all live in a much better world.
The message for this day is " We are more
alike than we are different."
Thank you for this forum.
Sincerely,
Jill Austin
Cedar Hills, Utah
USA
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What a great thing it is to celebrate. My son,Tyler
just turned 14 on March 14, 2008. He is a wonderful
young boy. He brings such joy to our family and
friends. He is so well liked by all. God blessed
each and everyone of us who are touched in so many
ways by Tyler. I just love him. Best wishes to everyone
touched by trisomy 21.
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From Asuncion Paraguay!
My name is Maria LLamosas, I am the happy mom of
Alejandro( 7 y.o.).....
Best regards.
Maria Lourdes
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Aloha!
Thank you so much for spreading Aloha (Love!)
around the world for our keiki (children) and adults
with Down Syndrome.
My daughter, Aubrey, 9dstr21, has brought our
community on 'Oahu, Hawaii (and around our state)
great joy-through her unique musical perspective
on stage! :)
She has also taught many around her-NEVER to
underestimate the ability and the potential impact
of any human being that God has sent to this planet.
We have always believed that Aubrey came into
this world-EXACTLY as it was intended!
Mahalo for all that you are doing for our loved
ones.
Happy WDSD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Desi, Ashley and Aubrey
Mililani, 'Oahu, Hawai'i
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Congratulation's on World Down Syndrome Day!
Aya Iwamoto from Japan
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I just wanted to inform you of an ongoing documentary/biography
project I've been doing about my brother, Dan, for
a number of years now.
He has Down syndrome and we've been making a movie
together about his incredible life. You can see
more of the project at dandrinker.com
(just click Dan's videos to see all the scenes!).
Happy world Down Syndrome Day !
Thank you for your time,
Will Drinker
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Well done on raising the awareness of the potential
of children and adults with Down Syndrome.
My son Rory turns 10 this year. He could read
before commencing Grade 1 and has been the top reader
in his mainstream class thus far.
It is so very important to recognise the inherent
dignity of people with Down Syndrome. Our equality
as individuals comes from the fact that we are all
equally unique, and Down Syndrome is but one expression
of that uniqueness.
William "Bill" O'Chee
Principal - Governance & Communication
Matrix+ Consulting Pty Limited
Level 4, 127 Creek Street
Brisbane Qld 4000
(P.O. Box 10502, Adelaide Street Post Office, Brisbane
Qld 4001)
Tel: +61 7 3007 1909
Fax: +61 7 3007 1999
Mob: 0407 744 339
Email: william@matrixplus.com.au
Web: www.matrixplus.com.au
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greetings from Norway
For more info in Norsk please click here
For more info in English please click here
best regards
Grete Reitan
editor
Marihøna
The Magazine for Downs Syndrome in Norway
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What a great thing it is to celebrate. My
son,Wyatt is 3 1/2 and has Down Syndrome. We wouldn't
want him any other way. Best wishes to everyone
out their in the world who is touched by trisomy
21.
Jayne-Wisconsin-USA
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As per the thousands of requests we have been
receiving over the past year, I am happy to announce
that Mr. Blue Sky DVD is now available through the
film's website www.mrblueskymovie.com
As March 21, 2008, WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY
is finally here, we all hope to bring
awareness to Down syndrome with hope and acceptance.
In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, The
Mr. Blue Sky movie is now available on DVD!
The story of Mr. Blue Sky (film) is a heart-warming
love story, which is as much about hope for children
born with Down syndrome as it is an inspiration
for all children born with any intellectual or developmental
challenges. The main message of the film is:
Social inclusion and acceptance for all individuals
born with any intellectual or developmental challenges.
By purchasing the DVD you will be partnering with
us in both raising Down syndrome Awareness and also
making a
contribution as a portion of the proceeds of Mr.
Blue Sky DVD will go back to the Down syndrome community
in honor of our so LOVED children and their families!
To purchase DVD just go to the website www.mrblueskymovie.com
and follow the link for BUY DVD.
'Mr. Blue Sky challenges society's barriers by presenting
a fresh look at our preconceptions for defining
people's lives.''Mr. Blue Sky is a story that asks
us to see all people as individuals capable of similar
wants, needs, and accomplishments.' The exposure
we can bring to the public for these individuals
born with Down syndrome would be unbelievable.
And, it is a LOVE story that will touch everyone's
heart.
Mr. Blue Sky is a film that can change people's
lives for the better!
Please help continue to spread the word to all friends
and family that
Mr. Blue Sky DVD IS NOW AVAILABLE, and ask them
to
forward to all family and friends as well etc...
Thank you for your support and concern
Sincerely,
Tom Lee
Executive Producer
Mr. Blue Sky
(516) 319-2013
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especially on this very auspicious World Down
syndrome Day
happy birthday isabell we will love you always.
nanny and grandad.love to all the other children
out there.
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On behalf of all of us & the Global community ,
we extend Heartiest Birthday Greetings to Isabella.
& wish her many more happy returns over the years.
Indeed it is an added honour to be able to celebrate
it on March 21 - World Down Syndrome Day.
Dr Balbir Singh
Chair
WDSD
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We would like to post a birthday message for our
beautiful daughter Isabella who is three years old
on the 21st March 2008 she also has Down’s
Syndrome. Isabella celebrates her birthday on World
Down Syndrome Day. Little did we know when she was
born three years ago the 21st of March the day would
be special for two reasons. All our love Mum and
Dad
We would like anyone in the world who has, or knows
somebody, with Down syndrome, to know that today,
March 21, is a wonderful day to celebrate all your
successes and achievements that have helped to enrich
the lives of those around you. Everybody is unique
in their own way and that in itself is a cause for
celebration. Have a memorable day!
Yours sincerely,
Nannette and Paul Holliday
(Parents of Isabella, who will be 3 on WDSD.)
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Note:
We welcome and encourage contributions of congratulatory
messages to people with Down syndrome from all peoples
of every nation.
Please send them to wdsd@downsyndrome-singapore.org
for it to be displayed on this website.
