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World Down Syndrome Day 2023

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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.

Per Axbom

Mar 21, 2023 • 3 min read
A picture of my socks. They are colorful, striped and do not match.

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

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A short film by actors with Down Syndrome on how Trisomy 21 occurs

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Actor and Mencap ambassador George Webster dispels five myths about Down’s Syndrome

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Frank Stephens’ speech at the UN in 2018 – I am a man with Down Syndrome and my life is worth living

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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.

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Wear socks that get people talking

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