World Down Syndrome Day

Down Syndrome International is on the lookout for the next sock design.
Share your ideas 💡

There is Lots of time to enter our design competition. Your design could appear on our socks in 2025 for World Down Syndrome Day.

Click the link to find out more and enter today!

https://zurl.co/NANt

Good Luck

Good luck to : Center for Contemporary Performance who will present Hamlet Reimagined.
"Blending personal monologues, classical drama, pop music, dance and wry humour, Hamlet offers an eye-opening and provocative look at questions of inclusion and discrimination, challenging stereotypes."
You can see them on July 19 & 20 at Pavilion Theater, Chatham, New York.
Learn more at https://ps21chatham.org/events/hamlet/

Please complete this survey about your health experience.
The Down Syndrome International Network will be using the data gathered to learn what needs to change so that people with Down syndrome can access the health care they need.
https://www.ds-int.org/health-equity

We want to hear about the health experiences of people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities to help us advocate for change.
Please share your experience by completing our survey: www.ds-int.org/health-equity

Great resources here 😃

Did you know that Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder, or DS-ASD, impacts about 16 - 18% of people with Down syndrome?

It is important for parents to seek a formal diagnosis if you suspect your child might have DS-ASD, as it will help you to secure the tailored school and community supports needed.

The awareness of this dual diagnosis is growing, as are the resources available to families. For further information on DS-ASD, please use the following trusted resources:

🔹Autism Canada
🔹"When Down Syndrome and Autism Intersect" by Margaret Froehike and Robin Zaborek
🔹The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection
🔹The Autistic Self Advocacy Network

Happy World Autism Day! 🌟 Did you know that people with Down syndrome can also have autism?

Research shows that between 1-19% of individuals with Down syndrome may also have autism as a co-occurring diagnosis. Understanding this overlap is crucial for supporting their families, schools, and communities.

Dive deeper into this topic on our Now and the Future Podcast 👇
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6liSkdl5i0TySIDerSjQ6h

Let's spread awareness and inclusive communities together! 💙

On , we will celebrate the unique strengths and contributions of people with autism.

Join the United Nations virtual event on April 2nd to listen to the voices of people with autism from around the world!
🗺️ https://un.org/en/observances/autism-day

From 9 to 12 July, people with Down syndrome and their families will gather in beautiful Brisbane for the
Just look at how previous attendees have described the experience!
Book before 7 April to save 10% on your registration.
Visit https://wdsc2024.org.au/

A great report about activities at Rowan's - Down Syndrome Awareness Centre in Uganda

End The Stereotypes Bunyoro Region Commemorates World Down Syndrome Day In Masindi District CONNECTED► Instagram: https://bit.ly/InstagramCOUFamilyTV► Facebook: https://bit.ly/FacebookCOUFamilyTV► Twitter: h...

Thank you Rochdale Hornets 😀

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During Round 2 against Hunslet, the Hornets proudly wore odds socks in support of World Down Syndrome Day ❤️

Fantastic advocacy 👍

Thank you for your support YKK Widnes Wild Ice Hockey Club 😃

🌎🧦 The YKK Widnes Wild Ice Hockey Club Academy players showed their support for World Down Syndrome Day last week by wearing odd coloured socks at their Thursday training session.

Great work, guys! 👏

📸 Widnes Wild Academy

Hear from one of our exciting Plenary Speakers Brian Skotko and see what his thoughts are on attending

Another exciting event from the United Nations next week as we hear from self-advocates with Autism on

It's not long to the UN World Autism Awareness Day broadcast on the 2nd April at 10am EDT. For the first time, we will hear a truly perspective, where people from all walks of life come together to represent six regions: Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin American, North America and the Caribbean and Oceania. Each region will explore the fundamentals of , and of , as well as the importance of the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for autistic people to be able to thrive. Register to join the broadcast at https://www.un.org/en/observances/autism-day

The team at Down Syndrome International needs to hear from people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities around the world to find out what needs to change in order to achieve health equity.
Have your say today!

We are working with Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion to find out more about health equity for people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities.
Please tell us about health in your country - find out more: https://www.ds-int.org/blog/take-part-in-our-health-equity-consultation

If you have ever dreamt of visiting Australia, this is the time to go!
From 9 to 12 July, people with Down syndrome and their families will gather in beautiful Brisbane for the
Book before 7 April to save 10% on your registration.
Visit https://wdsc2024.org.au/

Wow!! The 903rd MP Detachment (Military Working Dogs) celebrated by hiking the Apsan Mountain in South Korea, wearing to raise awareness of Down syndrome.
Thank you for your support!

This is a very insightful interview talking about welcoming a child with Down syndrome into the world. Thank you to Claire for sharing your story.

***NEW EPISODE*** This is one of the most powerful, honest and raw interviews I've ever done...

#9 Learning To Love And Accept A Child With Down's Syndrome - An Honest And Unfiltered Story

Claire Farrington gave birth to her son Theo eleven weeks early in 2016 and three weeks after his birth she and her partner Andrew were told that baby Theo has Down's syndrome. In her own words Claire bravely admits the diagnosis was "frightening", the future was "dark" and she "barely knew how to cope". No doubt that Claire is not the first parent to ever feel this way but she is one of the few courageous and inspirational mothers candidly opening up and sharing with me the deepest, darkest thoughts and feelings she had during that time. Eight years on Claire is reflecting on her journey as a mum of a child who has Down's syndrome. It's an emotional and raw story of grief, pain, fear, heartache, beauty, love, humanity, acceptance and celebration. Claire's brutal honesty during the dark times is an inspiration and lesson to, not just parents of children with Down's syndrome, but all of us. I hope Claire and Theo touch your heart as much as they have touched mine.

Listen now to ‘Be My Guest with Rory Smith’ podcast on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e-YA8rVk

The world looked absolutely stunning on Thursday night, lit up in blue and gold for
Thank you to everyone who supported our community in this way!
If you have a photo of a landmark lit up for WDSD, please share it with us for our gallery: www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/light-up

This one snuck past us yesterday. Don't these buildings look especially wonderful lit up in blue and gold?
Thank you Cardiff Castle / Castell Caerdydd 💛💙

To celebrate World Down Syndrome Day the Castle is lighting blue and yellow tonight 🏰

I ddathlu Diwrnod Syndrom Down y Byd mae'r Castell yn goleuo glas a melyn heno 🏰

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This is a great article about inclusion in sports.

Hockey: Celebrating Inclusion on World Down Syndrome Day In the world of hockey, triumph isn't just measured in goals scored or
games won; it's also found in the stories of individuals who defy
expectations...

Join us live at the 13th World Down Syndrome Day Conference in 1 hour.

These self-advocates will be speaking about

See you soon!

Watch LIVE here: https://events.ds-int.org/13thWorldDownSyndromeDayConference #/watch?lang=en

For WDSD 2024, we call for people worldwide to End The Stereotypes.
Do you have a story to share? Post your message using the hashtag
Learn more at www.worlddownsyndromeday.org

Take a look at this heartwarming video from our friends at Sun Children in Armenia. "Let's Be Together" celebrates the spirit of unity, inclusion, and acceptance within our communities.

Let's be together

I simply couldn't pass without giving this a share 😂

Tom & Jack here reminding you that today is !!! It’s seriously hard work being this awesome!