Day: 20 March 2023

World Down Syndrome Day – March 21st

Tuesday March 21st, is World Down Syndrome Day!  This day is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012.  The date for World Down Syndrome Day is important because it is the 21st day of the 3rd month, which was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.  ... Continue reading "World Down Syndrome Day – March 21st"