Today is March 21st, 2011 - World Down Syndrome Day
One goal of mine is to spread awareness of certain topics and down syndrome just happens to be one of them --
Most of the time people don't realize things they say (the context in which they use words)
tard
Re-tarded
all of those words are degrading and should
Please--When you are about to use these words, think. Think about it.
According to the oxford dictionary, there are AT LEAST a quarter of a million English words...at least!
Think.Stop.Choose a Different Word : )
So...WHY is March 21st, World Down Syndrome Day?
World Down Syndrome Day takes place on 21 March every year. This date (21/3) represents the 3 copies of chromosomes 21, which is unique to people with Down Syndrome.
"The aims of World Down Syndrome Day are to promote awareness and understanding, seek international support, and to achieve dignity, equal rights, and a better life for people with Down Syndrome everywhere"
Will you be a supporter?
Check out this music video by MattyBRaps featuring my favorite artist on youtube, Tyler Ward
If Down Syndrome doesn't hold a place close to your heart now, I bet this will...
♥ erinj0
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