March 21, 2013 marks the seventh annual World Down Syndrome Day, the second official date since it was recognized by the United Nations last year. People with Down syndrome, their families, friends, teachers, coworkers and supporters will be celebrating across the globe. Celebrated on the 21st day of the third month of the year, the date is symbolic of the third copy of the 21st chromosome that characterizes Down syndrome.
In the Greater St. Louis Area, the Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with the community on Facebook, through area celebrations and with an appearance on KSDK’s Show Me St. Louis. World Down Syndrome Day is a day to spread awareness and celebrate the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.
Visit www.dsagsl.org/wdsd for more information about area celebrations and what you can do in your community to celebrate the day.