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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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