World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day Quick Facts - AU

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2023 Date	21 March 2023
2024 Date	21 March 2024

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World Down Syndrome Day in 2023

Tuesday, 21 Mar

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World Down Syndrome Day History

World Down Syndrome Day seeks to raise awareness about the genetic disorder. Down syndrome is a naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement that has existed in humans across all regions of the globe. It is the presence of an extra chromosome that causes Down syndrome. It is still not yet known why it occurs, but it can result in varying degrees of intellectual and physical disability. This day aims to provide those with down syndrome the ability to have full participation in the decision making process about matters relating to their lives.

World Down Syndrome Day was established in 2011 by the U.N General Assembly. It is observed annually on March 21st.

Top Tweets for World Down Syndrome Day -

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Powerful speech from Claire at the World Down Syndrome Day event this morning. I heard from her and other attendees about the importance of inclusion in employment, education and more - and how diversity makes all of us stronger. https://t.co/h1cpppEQLq
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) March 21, 2023

Happy World Down Syndrome Day!!! 🥳 Lisa wants to let everyone know "My job is important because it's fun, I get paid and I get treated the same as other people." #WithUsNotForUs #WDSD2023 https://t.co/mp3g9hLbb9
— Down Syndrome Aus (@DownSyndromeAu) March 20, 2023

We celebrated World Down Syndrome Day with this amazing group of kids 🤍 https://t.co/sHfHURovgJ
— Brisbane Broncos (@brisbanebroncos) March 21, 2023

World Down Syndrome Day Facts

The theme for World Down Syndrome Day in 2023 was With Us Not For Us.
According to the U.N, those with Down syndrome can achieve an optimal quality of life through parental care and support, medical guidance, and community based support systems. By being inclusive such as with education, those with Down syndrome can have greater participation in mainstream society.
According to the CDC, there are about 6,000 babies born with down syndrome in the U.S. each year.
According to March Of Dimes, about 1 in 700 babies are born with Down Syndrome.

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Morning tea for World Down Syndrome Day 2023

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World Down Syndrome Day Top Events and Things to Do

Listen to several people with Down syndrome explain what Down Syndrome is and how it affects their lives.
Learn more about Down syndrome in the short film Chromosomes R Us.
Watch a film or documentary that accurately portrays Down syndrome. Here are our suggestions:
The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019)
Far From the Tree (2017)
Where Hope Grows (2014)