World Down Syndrome Day


World Down Syndrome Day is observed annually on March 21st. This is a global awareness day to raise awareness about Down syndrome, advocate for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with Down syndrome, and celebrate their potential and accomplishments.  

This specific date (the 21st day of the 3rd month) was chosen to represent the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down syndrome.  

One way to get involved is to share the 2025 theme message on March 21st: We call on all Governments to Improve Our Support Systems. 


Another easy way to get involved is to wear socks that will get noticed on March 21st. You could wear mismatched socks or your most colorful or brightest socks. When someone asks about your socks, you can start a conversation by saying, "I'm wearing them to raise awareness of Down syndrome." You can visit World Down Syndrome Day's Lots of Socks campaign to sign up to receive resources and support them by purchasing their official socks. 

The National Down Syndrome Society has created a virtual event challenging participants to walk, run, or take any other type of movement for 3.21 miles or minutes in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day. They have also created toolkits with additional ways to get involved, including a classroom toolkit and a WDSD coloring book. 


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