Get involved in whatever way you like.
Together we can make a difference.
Whatever you choose to do, make sure you #CONNECT
#CONNECT
Share your story
The best way to promote awareness of Down syndrome is for people with Down syndrome to share their own stories in their own words.
Get informed
Learn about Down syndrome from people with Down syndrome. Share your new knowledge with your freinds, family and colleagues.
#CONNECT for WDSD
Down Syndrome International (DSi) are encouraging the global community to #CONNECT.
Watch the WDSD @ UN virtual conference
Speakers from around the world discussed the theme ‘CONNECT’ and how we can bring about positive change for the global Down syndrome community.
Watch the WDSD @ UN side event
Hear from people with Down syndrome on the theme of ‘CONNECT’ at the virtual event for WDSD 2021.
Advocate for change
Take a look at our Easy Read self-advocacy guide.
Find out about self-advocacy and the human rights you can speak up for.
Join in at school
We have created a WDSD pack for schools to help teach about Down syndrome and more generally about diversity.
Give a little (or a lot)
Make a donation to Down Syndrome International (DSi) or to a Down syndrome organisation of your choice and feel great!
Fundraise
By doing something that you love or by setting yourself a new challenge you can raise money to help improve the lives of people with Down syndrome around the world.
Join the #LotsOfSocks campaign
Get people talking about Down syndrome by wearing ‘Lots of Socks’. These might be mismatched socks or your craziest socks, whatever it takes to start a conversation.
Take part in an event
Find events going on in your area and online that you can join. Visit our Events page.
Light up a landmark
Landmarks around the world light up for WDSD – take a look and share your landmark with us.
Write or record something
Why not make a video and upload it to DownTV?
Or write about what #CONNECT means to you in a blog?
Share on social media
Social media is a powerful tool enabling us to CONNECT with people around the globe. Together our voices are the loudest!
Organise an event
What about organising a virtual coffee morning, a virtual quiz or an online disco?
Invite us to co-host your Facebook event to share it with the world.
Join the 21 day challenge
From 1st to 21st March we will send you daily messages to help you learn about, advocate for and support people with Down syndrome.
Each 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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