Every year, on March 21, the voice of people with Down syndrome and those who live and work with them every day grows louder and louder.People with Down syndrome, on an equal footing with other people, should be able to enjoy full and equal rights, both as children and as adults. This includes the opportunity to participate fully in the events and activities of the community or community in which they live.The social stigma more serious than the disease itself.
The reality for many people with Down syndrome is that the prevailing negative attitude of others towards them results in them having low expectations of themselves and experiencing discrimination and social exclusion on a daily basis.But, it has been proven that, where children with Down syndrome and other disabilities have opportunities to participate in joint activities with their peers, then they benefit from it and grow up in an environment of friendship, acceptance and respect by all, while the children themselves they have higher expectations for their future.Not only that, but such a positive environment, properly prepares a child with Down syndrome, to have a normal adult life later, to be able to work and contribute equally to society with confidence and individual autonomy.
March 21st each year was established as World Down Syndrome Day, based on the figures that make up the syndrome (in the 21st pair the 3rd chromosome = 21-03).
A better understanding of Down syndrome and timely interventions can significantly increase the quality of life of children and adults living with this disorder and help them live a normal life without being deprived of anything at all.Watch the following video: https://youtu.be/ze_6VWwLtOE
