The date for World Down Syndrome Day is March 21, the 21st day of the 3rd month. It was selected to signify the 3 copies of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome (Trisomy-21). Each year, it is a time to celebrate those with Down syndrome and to bring awareness worldwide that all people are all much more similar than any one of our differences. There are a lot of wonderful stories shared each year, and this year was no different. Here are some of our favorites from World Down Syndrome Day 2021.
National Organizations Join Forces To Publish New COVID-19 & Down Syndrome Resource
byNational Organizations Join Forces To Publish New COVID-19 & Down Syndrome Resource
According to a press release by Global Down Syndrome Foundation, an important new educational resource was released today by a consortium of national Down syndrome organizations. It has a great deal of undated information related to the impact of COVID-19…
Everything you Need to Know About Down Syndrome Priority for COVID Vaccine in Your State
byEverything you Need to Know About Down Syndrome Priority for COVID Vaccine in Your State
The Center for Disease Control lists Down syndrome as a condition that increases risk of severe illness. However, the decision on vaccine priority is up to the individual states who are distributing the vaccines. A state by state breakdown follows.
Special Olympics and ESPN Announce the Top 5 Unified Champion Schools for 2020
bySpecial Olympics and ESPN Announce the Top 5 Unified Champion Schools for 2020
After announcing all 36 Honor Roll Unified Champion Schools earlier this month, ESPN and Special Olympics recently announced the Top 5 Unified Champion Schools for 2020. Delaware: Postlethwait Middle School Iowa: Theodore Roosevelt High School Minnesota: University of Minnesota Twin…