AIDS Quilt Information (Adults)

Vocabulary and Background Information (Adults)

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). By damaging your immune system, HIV interferes with your body's ability to fight infection and disease. (Mayo Clinic)

The video or text below is the History of the AIDS Quilt. This definition and history is to contextualize the information for the supervising adult.