World Down Syndrome Day 2023
World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on March 21 in recognition of the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome.
The theme this year is “With Us, Not For Us”. Many organisations exclude people with Down syndrome from taking part in their work. They make decisions For them not With them.
Here are some links that I appreciate:
Official site
Home - World Down Syndrome Day
For World Down Syndrome Day 2023, our global network of people with Down syndrome calls for a commitment to…
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A short film by actors with Down Syndrome on how Trisomy 21 occurs
CHROMOSOMES R US - a celebration for World Down Syndrome Day
A short film by actors with Down Syndrome on how Trisomy 21 occurs. Made by Shabang Inclusive Learning in collaboration with Mediapreview. Huddersfield, West…
Actor and Mencap ambassador George Webster dispels five myths about Down’s Syndrome
BBC - Learning, Five myths about Down’s Syndrome
Actor and Mencap ambassador George Webster dispels five myths about Down’s Syndrome.
Frank Stephens’ speech at the UN in 2018 – I am a man with Down Syndrome and my life is worth living
« I AM A MAN WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND MY LIFE IS WORTH LIVING. » Frank Stephens’ speech at the UN
« See me as a human being, not a birth defect, not a syndrome. I don’t need to be eradicated. I don’t need to be cured. I need to be loved, valued, educated…
The last children of Down Syndrome
This is a very powerful and emotional long read. Make sure you are in the right headspace for reading it.
The Last Children of Down Syndrome
Prenatal testing is changing who gets born and who doesn’t. This is just the beginning.
Sarah Zhang
Wear socks that get people talking
Lots Of Socks campaign - World Down Syndrome Day
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