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World Down Syndrome Day
World Down Syndrome Day
In 2006, Down Syndrome Singapore kicked off the celebration of World Down Syndrome Day. On the 21st day of the third month, World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated to highlight the distinctiveness of the third copy of the 21st chromosome that causes Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21). Follow #WorldDownSyndromeDay, #InclusionMeans and #LotsOfSocks on social media for more information!
Check out this year’s campaign for World Down Syndrome Day, learn about Down Syndrome from individuals with Down Syndrome, and explore ways to take action.
The National Down Syndrome Society offers a brief Q & A geared for children about Down Syndrome. You can also find information and further details about Down Syndrome. NDSS also provides parent support to questions you could be pondering.
This short film in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day is by actors with Down Syndrome and explains how Trisomy 21 occurs. It was created by Shabang Inclusive Learning in partnership with Mediapreview.
Here you will find resource downloads for teachers in their classroom. Peer presentations inform you and your students about students with Down Syndrome.
A video about how individuals with Down Syndrome want to be treated and how they participate and interact in general daily activities. This video follows the Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like to be treated.
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