World Down Syndrome Day 2023
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For World Down Syndrome Day 2023, our global network of people with Down syndrome calls for a commitment to…
With Us Not For us
LEARN MOREResources
We want to support everyone to make the most of World Down Syndrome Day. The team at Down Syndrome International have kindly produced resources to give you the help you need.
RESOURCES
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?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.
Your stories
Your voice counts!
We want to hear what you have to say and share your words with the world.
Mahyar from Iran
Hello there, my name is Mahyar Pilehvar Javid from Iran. I am 23 and was born with Down syndrome but it doesn’t mean I can’t live my life fullest. I[…]
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Samantha from United States
Meet my daughter Samantha! She is a 19-year-old model/actor that loves sports, dance, and Olivia Rodrigo! When she has free time, she hangs out with her friends, plays Just Dance,[…]
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Alejandra from Peru
I am Alejandra. I’m 25 years old. I am engaged with a lovely boy named Giancarlo. I live in Lima, and I work three days weekly at the National Children’s[…]
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Put some colour on your feet!
Get noticed and start a conversation about #WorldDownSyndromeDay.
You can get involved or buy your socks at our #LotsOfSocks website.
Sign up!
Sign up to hear from the World Down Syndrome Day team about how you can get involved.
You will also get access to our FREE WDSD resources including guides for advocacy, schools and organisations, posters, templates and lots more to help you to mark this important day.
Together we will create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome.
