Down-syndrome-day


The 21st day of March (the 3rd month of the year) was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.

The United Nations in the general principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) calls for: “full and effective participation and inclusion in society” But around the world, today’s reality is……

that people with Down syndrome and disabilities do not benefit from full and effective participation and inclusion in society.

Why is this? Many reasons. But one reason is a lack of agreed understanding about what inclusion is and what inclusive systems look like in practice.
So what can you do? Think about what inclusion means Think about your daily life; when you take part in activities like school, work, recreation or public life, alongside other people. Are you included?
Do you have the same opportunities as others? Or do you face barriers?
Do you participate in inclusive activities? Or are they segregated?
Try to say “Inclusion means…” What is an an inclusive activity or an inclusive system?
Do you take part in one? Or would you like to?
How would you describe such an activity or system?

We need to share our collective understanding of inclusion.. In doing this, we can get a global conversation going, which will empower people around the world to advocate for full inclusion in society for people with Down syndrome and for everyone. 21 March is the ideal opportunity to share, with the world watching! #InclusionMeans
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

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