National Down Syndrome Awareness Month 2024. Down syndrome remains the most common chromosomal condition diagnosed in the united states. People around the globe will join together on march 21 to raise awareness for the condition.
When we empower individuals and families from all demographic backgrounds, we reshape the way people understand and experience down syndrome. Down syndrome occurs across the human spectrum and is the most common chromosomal condition.
On March 21, The Worldwide Down Syndrome Community Will Join Together To Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day And Proclaim The Message, “End The Stereotypes.” Stereotypes About People With Down Syndrome Can Do Tremendous Harm, Causing Them To Be Misunderstood, Underestimated, And Excluded.
When we empower individuals and families from all demographic backgrounds, we reshape the way people understand and experience down syndrome.
Learn Ore About Wdsd Here.
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.
World Down Syndrome Day (Wdsd) , 21 March, Is A Global Awareness Day Which Has Been Officially Observed By The United Nations Since 2012.
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Each Year, About 6,000 Babies Born In The United States Have Down Syndrome, Meaning It Occurs In About One In Every 700 Babies.
The purpose of the ndsc is to promote the interests of people with down syndrome and their families through advocacy, public awareness, and information.
Racing For 3.21 On World Down Syndrome Day
A proclamation of the pierce county council recognizing march 21, 2024, as “world down syndrome day” in pierce county, washington.