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WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY

What is World Down Syndrome Day?

World Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness day when self-advocates and their families, friends, coworkers, and supporters organize and participate in activities to raise awareness, advocate for rights, and promote inclusion and well being of all people with Down syndrome.

When is World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day occurs on the 21st day of March (3.21) each year, selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome which is what causes Down syndrome.

ROCK YOUR SOCKS!!

Many people celebrate and raise awareness by rocking their favorite pair of fun or mismatched socks.

It's a fun and easy way to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day at your school, workplace, daycare or with your family! The possibilities are endless!

Why socks? Because under a microscope, a pair of chromosomes look like a pair of socks!!!

What's a chromosome? Chromosomes are what make us all unique. They are found in the nucleus of all the cells in your body and contain genetic material (DNA) from each of your parents. Each cell typically contains 23 pairs or 46 total chromosomes. People with Down syndrome have an extra copy of chromosome number 21, so they 47 chromosomes in their cells.

How interesting is that!

You can even help support our campaign by ordering socks. CLICK BELOW!

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Celebrate With Us!!

Our 2025 Buddy Walk & World Down Syndrome Day Celebration is on March 22nd at Loxley Municipal Park. Please click the button below for more information.

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Other ways to celebrate

Involve the ENTIRE school!

Whether your child has Down syndrome or you know someone with Down syndrome, involving your class or the entire school on this special day is impactful!

Make a flyer or fun handout for your classmates, letting them know WDSD is coming up.

Another creative way is to ask your school to send an email encouraging the whole school to wear blue, yellow, and crazy socks. Make goodie bags, pass out blue and yellow cupcakes, and read a book about Down syndrome or with a character that has Down syndrome! These ideas are also great for doing with your sports team, dance class, or other groups.

World Down Syndrome Day is ONE day a year, be creative as you wish at your/your child’s school!

Some book recommendations:

“47 Strings: Tessa’s Special Code” by Becky Carey
“My Friend Isabell” by Eliza Woloson
“My friend Has Down Syndrome” by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos
“What’s Inside You Is Inside Me, Too: My Chromosomes Make Me Unique” by Deslie Webb Quinby and Jeannie Visootsak, MD
And more!

Educate your coworkers.

No matter where you work, WDSD can be celebrated anywhere! If your child or loved one has Down syndrome, your coworkers may already know about them. Send an email, talk about your story, including how having them in your family has impacted your life, and explain how they can help CHANGE the world by being Accepting, Generous, and Kind.

Ask the office to wear blue, yellow, and crazy socks. Bring some treats and handouts for your coworkers to learn more about Down syndrome!

Get Social

Today, most of our lives and everything we stand for is found on our social media accounts. Now more than ever, individuals with Down syndrome need YOU to be the voice in changing the way the world views Down syndrome. Individuals with Down syndrome are heard with your advocacy, help, support, and VOICE. If you are a parent of a child with Down syndrome, share your story! Show the people around you how your life has changed for the better because of your child.

We are still fighting discrimination in the workforce and even regarding marriage! Make a post, create a video, or share someone else’s post to show your followers that you support individuals with Down syndrome. Make it known that it is World Down Syndrome Day. Share with your followers how you wish the world would view Down syndrome and how they can support CADSS!

Have fun with it!!