Every year, World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on March 21. I have somehow lost track of the days this week, and wasn’t able to write about it on the day it happened. However, it is still very important to know about. Here are some facts about World Down Syndrome Day. March 21, 2012, was the seventh annual World Down Syndrome Day. The reason why this particular day was chosen is significant. March 21 can also be written as 3/21. People who have Down Syndrome have three copies of chromosome 21. Typically, one would expect to have two copies of … Continue reading →

This year is the 6th anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day. The purpose of this day is to promote awareness and understanding of Down Syndrome. It is a day to showcase the talents, abilities, and accomplishments of people who have Down Syndrome. It is a day of celebration! I have only just learned about World Down Syndrome Day. It takes place on the 21st of March every year. The United States would list this date as 3/21, but most other countries will list it as 21/3. This date was selected as World Down Syndrome Day because it represents the 3 … Continue reading →