About World Down Syndrome Day!
Each year on March 21st, we come together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, a day officially recognized by the United Nations in 2012. Here in Ontario, this special day is also celebrated as Ontario Down Syndrome Day, proclaimed in 2016. The date 03/21 holds particular significance, as it symbolizes the triplication of the 21st chromosome, a characteristic of Down syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21.
World Down Syndrome Day is a day to raise awareness, promote understanding, and show our support for individuals with Down syndrome.
Join in the celebration and wear your most colorful, quirky socks! Let’s stand together to celebrate diversity and inclusivity. Share your photos on social media with the hashtag #WDSD to spread the love and raise awareness.
Sock Drive:
Collins Clothiers in Barrie has generously set up a sock drive for us this year! Throughout March, 50% of the WDSD Sock sales from our new online store OR in-store at the Collins Clothiers Barrie location will be donated back to us! In addition to that, 25% of ANY sock sale in the Collins Clothiers Barrie store location during March will be donated to us in support of WDSD!
You can choose to have your socks shipped to you or pick them up in person. The pick up location address is: 331 Bayfield St, Barrie ON L4M 3C2
To view our online store and order your socks, click here.
About the socks:
This year’s World Down Syndrome Day socks are inspired by a design from Madelyn, a creative teenager from London, ON, who has Down syndrome.
World Down Syndrome Day is a day to raise awareness, promote understanding, and show our support for individuals with Down syndrome.
Join in the celebration and wear your most colorful, quirky socks! Let’s stand together to celebrate diversity and inclusivity. Share your photos on social media with the hashtag #WDSD to spread the love and raise awareness.
Sock Drive:
Collins Clothiers in Barrie has generously set up a sock drive for us this year! Throughout March, 50% of the WDSD Sock sales from our new online store OR in-store at the Collins Clothiers Barrie location will be donated back to us! In addition to that, 25% of ANY sock sale in the Collins Clothiers Barrie store location during March will be donated to us in support of WDSD!
You can choose to have your socks shipped to you or pick them up in person. The pick up location address is: 331 Bayfield St, Barrie ON L4M 3C2
To view our online store and order your socks, click here.
About the socks:
This year’s World Down Syndrome Day socks are inspired by a design from Madelyn, a creative teenager from London, ON, who has Down syndrome.
Resources for Schools, Work and Social Media
Down syndrome Day Flyer for Schools
Poster - How to talk about Down syndrome
Sample Announcement for Schools
Sample Announcement for Schools (French)
Wear your silly socks poster (French)
Wear your silly socks poster (English)
Poster - How to talk about Down syndrome
Sample Announcement for Schools
Sample Announcement for Schools (French)
Wear your silly socks poster (French)
Wear your silly socks poster (English)
Children's Books about Down Syndrome:
what’s inside you, is inside me too
He gave them something extra
Hannah s down syndrome superpowers
We’ll paint the red octopus
Eli included
Websites:
Down Syndrome Association of Ontario: DSAO
Canadian Down Syndrome Society: WDSD
what’s inside you, is inside me too
He gave them something extra
Hannah s down syndrome superpowers
We’ll paint the red octopus
Eli included
Websites:
Down Syndrome Association of Ontario: DSAO
Canadian Down Syndrome Society: WDSD
YouTube Videos:
NOT SPECIAL NEEDS | March 21 – World Down Syndrome Day |
What is Down Syndrome?
With Us Not For Us
Reasons to Celebrate
NOT SPECIAL NEEDS | March 21 – World Down Syndrome Day |
What is Down Syndrome?
With Us Not For Us
Reasons to Celebrate
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Lets Celebrate!
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Barrie City Hall Flag Raising Ceremony 2025
To celebrate WDSD, the DSASC will be coming together on Friday, March 21st, 2025 at 4:00pm at Barrie's City Hall for a flag raising. All are welcome to attend!
Address: 70 Collier St, Barrie, ON L4M 4T5
DSASC Dinner and Dance
On Saturday, March 22nd, 2025, members of the DSASC will gather to celebrate at our annual WDSD Dinner and Dance at Tangle Creek.
For more information and to buy tickets, visit, DSASC Dinner and Dance
Event Details:
To celebrate WDSD, the DSASC will be coming together on Friday, March 21st, 2025 at 4:00pm at Barrie's City Hall for a flag raising. All are welcome to attend!
Address: 70 Collier St, Barrie, ON L4M 4T5
DSASC Dinner and Dance
On Saturday, March 22nd, 2025, members of the DSASC will gather to celebrate at our annual WDSD Dinner and Dance at Tangle Creek.
For more information and to buy tickets, visit, DSASC Dinner and Dance
Event Details:
- Date and Time: Saturday, March 22nd, 2025, from 5:00-9 pm
- Location: Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club, 4730 Side Rd 25, Thornton
- Admission is subsidized by DSASC and is free for all individuals with Down syndrome who are DSASC members.
- For other guests, ticket prices are as follows:
- $35.00/Adult - Buffet (Ages 12+, includes Chicken, Pasta, Potatoes, and Veggies)
- $15.00/Child - Buffet (Ages 3-11, includes Chicken, Pasta, Potatoes, and Veggies)
- $15.00/Child - Chicken Fingers and Fries (Ages 3-11, plated meal)
- Babies aged 2 years and under attend for free
- Individuals with Down Syndrome may choose either food option, (buffet or chicken fingers).