What is WDSD?
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012.
ABOUT WDSD
What is Down syndrome?
Down syndrome (or Trisomy 21) is a naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement that has always been a part of the human condition.
The best people to answer many questions about Down syndrome are people with Down syndrome so over to them…
WHAT IS DOWN SYNDROME?The #LotsOfSocks campaign
Add some colour to your stockings this Christmas!
Our colourful LotsOfSocks are bound to put a smile on the face of your loved ones.
But that’s not all!
LotsOfSocks help to raise awareness of Down syndrome AND raise funds to support the work of Down syndrome International to improve quality of life for people with Down syndrome all around the world.
Get involved
Every year we encourage people with Down syndrome, families, advocates, professionals and organisations to observe WDSD with your own activities. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
TAKE ACTIONLatest News
All the latest news about WDSD along with stories from people with Down syndrome in their own words.
The Haider family from Pakistan
My son is 11 years old. He needs help to use the washroom and with eating. There is not a good school here to give him an education. My dream[…]
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Adit from Indonesia
Accepting my destiny as a child with Down syndrome certainly is not easy for me or my family. But, I chose to be grateful for what I am by doing[…]
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Haseeb from Pakistan
God bless my baby boy named Haseeb. Haseeb is in his 5th year and is going to perform the best activities, in different points of view. He is weak in[…]
Read moreEach year the voice of people with Down syndrome, and those who live and work with them, grows louder.
Join in with us to create a single global voice for advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome on 21 March.
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Contact us
Email:
Address:
7-9 Chapel Street, Exmouth, Devon,
EX8 1HR, United Kingdom
Phone:
+44 (0)1395 493108
