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Down Syndrome Awareness Month
A month celebrating people with Down syndrome and promoting inclusion. Some families navigate both Down syndrome and autism diagnoses.
History
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. The National Down Syndrome Society notes that in the 1980s it took part in efforts to have October proclaimed Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a designation that continues today.
How to Participate
- →Learn about the co-occurrence of Down syndrome and autism
- →Support inclusive education and employment for people with Down syndrome
- →Amplify the voices of self-advocates with Down syndrome
- →Challenge stereotypes about Down syndrome in media and everyday conversation
- →Connect with Down syndrome community organizations
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