We’re recognizing
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Each year in October we recognize Down Syndrome Awareness, a chance to spread public awareness about the condition and advocate for acceptance and inclusion for everyone with Down Syndrome.
Despite stereotypes and myths, people with Down Syndrome continue to show the world that their condition doesn’t define them or limit their abilities.
Today more than ever, the disability community needs support, kindness and compassion. Please consider donating today and help the Center of Hope continue to provide services and opportunities for adults and children with disabilities so they can achieve the most fulfilling and meaningful lives possible. Thanks to supporters like yourself we can continue offering services through both in person and virtual programing through these crazy times. All the individuals we serve can continue socializing and learning valuable skills.
Did You Know?
- There are over 400k Americans living with Down Syndrome.
- About 6,000 Americans are born each year with Down Syndrome.
- 1 in every 691 babies born in the United States is born with Down Syndrome.
- Down Syndrome Awareness Month began in 1980.
- People with Down Syndrome attend school, work, participate in decisions that affect them, and contribute to society in many ways.
- Every year on March 21st, people all around the world come together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by wearing brightly colored, mismatched socks. March 21 is symbolic because people with Down Syndrome have 3 copies of their 21st chromosome. Socks were chosen because the karyotype of DS chromosomes actually looks like mismatched socks!
- People with Down Syndrome have a range of very special gifts and talents!
