World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is an annual global awareness day on March 21 that has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. WDSD signifies the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome which is the condition known as Down syndrome.
There are so many ways to celebrate WDSD with DSAP and in the community all month long:
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Take the "Pledge 3-21" and donate $21 a month to sustain DSAP's programming, speaker series, and free resources.
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Thank you to everyone who joined DSAP for our WDSD celebration dances! Check out photos from the dances below:
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Purchase your World Down Syndrome Day Swag in DSAP's store.
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Check out the free recordings and resources shared in our DSAP Speaker Series under DSAP Speaker Series Playback.
- Encourage your child's class or school to rock their socks for WDSD with this flyer. For a customized flyer, email us at info@dsapgh.org.
- Share one of these coloring pages with your child's teacher or daycare provider.
- Read a book about Down syndrome to your child's classroom or daycare. Here is a list of suggested titles.
- Download and use the classroom kit for the book Different by Heather Avis.
- Perform a random act of kindness in your community, involving people with Down syndrome and their families.
- Celebrate with your loved one who has Down syndrome with this year's WDSD theme "End the Stereotypes."
