Down Syndrome International (DSI) has officially earmarked 21 March
as World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). The date was chosen to signify
the uniqueness of Down syndrome in the triplication (trisomy) of
the 21st chromosome and is used synonymously with Down
syndrome.
As Singapore has been selected to launch the inaugural WDSD, Down
Syndrome Association (Singapore) will be commemorating the occasion
on Tuesday, 21 March 2006 with a series of events and activities.
DSI members and related organisations worldwide will be encouraged
to observe the WDSD together with the community in an appropriate
manner. Regional countries are invited to send participants to
Singapore to participate in the events which are expected to draw
widespread coverage and exposure on Down syndrome.
http://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org
http://www.downsyndrome-singapore.org
