Did you know that the 21st of March is World Down Syndrome Day?

Did you know that the 21st of March is World Down Syndrome Day?  The day was chosen because it is the 21st day of the 3rd month (Triplication of the 21st Chromosome, which causes Down syndrome).

Down syndrome (or Trisomy 21) is a naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement that has always been a part of the human condition, being universally present across racial, gender or socioeconomic lines in approximately 1 in 800 live births, although there is considerable variation worldwide. Down syndrome usually causes varying degrees of intellectual and physical disability and associated medical issues.

For more information, please visit: https://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/take-action