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For World Down Syndrome Day 2024, we call for people around the world to End The Stereotypes. Download our FREE resources to help you speak up with us for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome. LEARN MORE.
What is World Down Syndrome Day? World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) , 21 March, 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.
Around 1 in every 800 babies will be born with Down syndrome. Down syndrome occurs naturally – there is no known cause. Down syndrome usually causes varying degrees of intellectual and physical disability and associated medical issues.
Our global network calls for all supporters to be With Us Not For Us. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities calls for everyone to have the freedom to make their own choices. But people with Down syndrome often have poor or controlling support.
Founded in 1979, the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) empowers individuals with Down syndrome and their families by driving policy change, providing resources, engaging with local communities, and shifting public perceptions.
Challenge yourself and raise funds on World Down Syndrome Day to support us to create a more inclusive society for people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities.
Spread more sock joy! Get creative by designing your own ‘Lots Of Socks’! Get your friends and family to join in then use your designs to make sock bunting! Use our sock template – simply sign up to hear from the WDSD team and get access to our FREE WDSD resources.
On 21 March 2022. We have the chance to share ideas, experiences, knowledge and really important messages. We can empower each other to advocate for inclusion for people with Down syndrome. We can reach out to and engage with key stakeholders to bring about positive change.
For people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities, stereotypes can stop us from being treated like other people. We get treated like children, we are underestimated and we are excluded. Sometimes we are treated very badly or even abused.
The winning design will be sent to our sock manufacturers to create the official ‘Lots Of Socks’ socks for 2025! The winner will receive a pack of socks in the design inspired by their submission. The socks will go on sale from November 2024.