Celebrate
World Down Syndrome Day!
Nothing down about it.
You can also plan your own celebration using some of these ideas:
Ask your school, workplace, or community to wear blue and yellow on March 31st
Share your story on social media, or let a friend or family member with Down syndrome use your platform to share about themselves using #WorldDownSyndromeDay
Join the #LotsOfSocks movement!
Share resources to help end the stereotypes and stigma surrounding people with Down syndrome
Calling all friends, family, and fun sock lovers! Want to celebrate and raise awareness for children and adults with Down syndrome?
You’re in the right place.
World Down Syndrome Day is a global event to recognize and support individuals with Down syndrome. It’s a day we share information about the challenges facing people in the Down syndrome community, listen to their stories, and advocate for their right to be heard. Together, we get to celebrate just how much better the world is thanks to people who are extra wonderful thanks to an extra chromosome!
Check out the Alaska Down Syndrome Network Events Calendar and our social media pages to see how we’re celebrating this year.
Why Is WDSD on March 21st?
Down syndrome, also called Trisomy 21, is a genetic condition that causes a triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome, making 3.21 the perfect day of the year to celebrate people who have Down syndrome.
The brighter the socks, the better the talks!
Every year on March 21st, we bust out the most colorful, crazy, fun pair of (or mismatched) socks we own and strut our stuff!
This is a great way to raise awareness for Down syndrome because chromosomes look like a pair of brightly-colored socks under a microscope. When someone asks you why your feet look extra fantastic, you can share about what causes Down syndrome, the challenges facing people with Trisomy 21, and how we can all work together to make the world a more inclusive and welcoming place. The brighter, the better!