Down Syndrome Awareness Day

Today 3/21/16, is World Down Syndrome Awareness Day.

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), observed on 21 March every year, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012.  The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.

Please watch this video video below produced by Down Syndrome International.  It presents a global video journey promoting inclusion of people with Down syndrome. “My Friends, My Community” features interviews with children from around the world talking about their lives, friendships and aspirations.