On March 21st, we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, which was officially adopted by the United Nations in 2012.
Ontario also formally proclaimed this day as Ontario Down Syndrome Day in 2016.
This specific day was chosen because 03/21 represents the presence of three chromosomes in the 21st chromosomal pair.
Down syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21.
To celebrate Down syndrome day, people around the world will be wearing silly and mismatched socks which reminds us that every person is unique.
Join in the celebration and wear your silly socks!
Ontario also formally proclaimed this day as Ontario Down Syndrome Day in 2016.
This specific day was chosen because 03/21 represents the presence of three chromosomes in the 21st chromosomal pair.
Down syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21.
To celebrate Down syndrome day, people around the world will be wearing silly and mismatched socks which reminds us that every person is unique.
Join in the celebration and wear your silly socks!
RESOURCES for SCHOOL, WORK, & SOCIAL MEDIA
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Social Media Shareable Image - just right click and save!
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Download these PDFs for printing:
Poster - Wear Your Silly Socks!
Poster - Wear Your Silly Socks! - French Poster - How to talk about Down syndrome Sample Announcements and Newsletter blurbs Hashtags:
#ODSD2020 #WDSD2020 #LotsofSocks |
School Down Syndrome Day Packages
We have school kits available again this year, with a large poster and bookmarks to colour, posters, and a storybook.
Orders for school kits are closed - we distributed 15 this year!
Orders for school kits are closed - we distributed 15 this year!
EVENTS
Flag Raising Ceremonies
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For the second year, DSASC has coordinated 2 flag raising ceremonies to help raise awareness for Down Syndrome Day:
Orillia: Monday March 16th, 11am, Orillia Opera House Barrie: Friday March 20th, 11:30am, Barrie City Hall The respective mayors will be in attendance, along with other elected officials. All families are welcome! |
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