World Down Syndrome Day is creatively on March 21. Why is that creative? The numeric date, 3/21, is a nod to the chromosome alteration that causes Down Syndrome: an extra (or third) 21st chromosome, is the cause of the most common chromosomal condition, which affects 1 in 700 people in the US—each year, 6000 babies with Down Syndrome are born. [1] A feature of Down Syndrome is the distinct facial features of people with DS. Despite the common features of a “flattened” facial profile and nose, small head, mouth, and ears, and short nick, people

October is Down syndrome awareness month and it is approaching very fast. The purpose of this month is to make people aware of what Down syndrome is and how they can help people who have it. There are many different ways to show your support during this month such as wearing a Down syndrome awareness ribbon or bracelet.

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