National Down Syndrome Awareness Month is celebrated each October in the USA and in many other countries.
Affiliated parent groups of the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) often sponsor Down Syndrome Buddy Walks during the month of October, with a grand celebration at Times Square in New York each year. Some local and regional parent groups sponsor their own events that raise funds for area programs and advocacy, as well as for their own information kits for new parents, medical professionals and educators.
The National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) and National Down Syndrome Society have sponsored yearly national conventions to raise awareness of the latest research, information and support available to teachers, medical professionals, families and individuals with Down syndrome.
A coinciding convention for individuals who have Down syndrome, sibling conferences, clinics and other opportunities are also sponsored by the national advocacy organizations and medical facilities.
There are local, state, and regional conferences, and other presentations that occur throughout the year. Some focus on Down syndrome, others on legal requirements of districts for students qualified for IEPs, and many on inclusive education and support for living, working and learning in the community.
Families, advocates and individuals with Down syndrome may submit articles, letters to the editor, interview suggestions or other topics to raise awareness of Down syndrome throughout the year. Although many of our efforts celebrate the accomplishments and highest potential of our sons and daughters, we also communicate a great deal by demonstrating our acceptance and enjoyment of those who struggle with greater challenges.
The month of March provides many opportunities to raise awareness and support for people with Down syndrome and their families. Advocates plan and participate in World Down Syndrome Day activites each year that raise awareness and encourage community support and opportunities for children, teens and adults who have Down syndrome. Since parenting monthlies and national magazines often require story ideas and article drafts two months in advance, many parent groups contact publications in the month of January. Newspapers and television news or talk shows appreciate story ideas and news releases a month in advance of events.
The World Down Syndrome Association Convention is sponsored in different countries throughout the world, with conferences and other events presented featuring the latest medical research, advances in behavior and therapuetic support, advances in best practices for education and person-centered planning.
Browse at your local bookstore, public library or online retailer for books about Babies, Children and Adults with Down Syndrome like those listed at: Down Syndrome - Baby to Adulthood
March 21st, World Down Syndrome Day
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art61064.asp
2014 WDSD Conference at the United Nations
Health and Wellbeing - Access and Equality for All"
United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA
21 March 2014 - Economic and Social Council Chamber 1:30pm-6pm.
http://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/world-down-syndrome-day-conference-2014-health-wellbeing-registration-form
World Down Syndrome Day 2009 in Brazila>
Over 70 events,an interactive website and the launch of a comic strip character were the highlights in the celebrations of WDSD 2009 in Brazil
Joy Keys interviews Julie Cevallos and Dr. Brian Skotko on BlogTalkRadio
Listen to the Down Syndrome Awareness Month interview
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/joykeys/2011/10/22/down-syndrome-awareness-month
Advocating in Multicultural Communities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art11304.asp
A Brand New Baby with Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51264.asp
Chicken Soup for the Soul - Children with Special Needs Stories of Love and Understanding for Those Who Care for Children with Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art52704.asp
Down Syndrome Awareness
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art34845.asp
Down Syndrome and the Acting Gene
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art34198.asp
Welcoming Babies with Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32534.asp
Inclusive Education and the Culture of Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art44827.asp
Prenatal Diagnosis: Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32686.asp
Bilingual Children with Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51927.asp
Down Syndrome and Diabetes Dual Diagnosis
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32543.asp
Celiac Disease and Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art48740.asp
Down Syndrome and Autism Dual Diagnosis
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33178.asp
New Mother - Newly Diagnosed Child
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33557.asp
Nine Myths About Raising a Baby with Down Syndrome
http://www.fudgebananaswirl.com/9-myths-about-raising-a-baby-with-down-syndrome
Down Syndrome: Shifting Perspectives at the Dublin Arts Council
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ61vJdqyWw
Children Like Grace - Down Syndrome - Four Generations
http://www.guardian.co.uk/medicine/story/0,,2183066,00.html
YouTube Video for March 21 World Down Syndrome Day
Aim High Enough
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq4caDNd7mw
World Down Syndrome Day Conference March 21 UN HQ NYC http://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/wdsd-conference-2013
The Right to Work in open, inclusive & accessible environments.
Celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month: When a Nightmare Turns into a Dream
http://fb.me/XpffLnVV
En el mes para crear conciencia acerca del síndrome de Down: Cuando una pesadilla se convierte en el mejor sueño de tu vida
http://buff.ly/19U4ytz
The Damaging Language of 'Cure' and Down Syndrome: Why do we keep having the same conversation? - RachelAdams
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/thinplaces/2013/10/the-damaging-language-of-cure-and-down-syndrome/
http://ow.ly/prxjM
