Down Syndrome Is Not a Burden, but Rather a Tremendous Gift

Down Syndrome Is Not a Burden, but Rather a Tremendous Gift

This World Down Syndrome Day I am reminded of the strength of my parents, the pure love of my siblings, and the true gif

Down syndrome is the most frequent cause of intellectual disability of genetic origin. There are more than 6 million people with SD in the world and in Mexico there are more than 230 thousand. According to data from the United Nations (UN) the estimated incidence worldwide is between 1 in every thousand and 1 in every thousand 100 newborns. What is Down syndrome? It is a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. Usually, babies are bo…

In 2020, Laura Simões (pictured) became the first person with Down syndrome qualified to drive in Brazil. Soon after, she decided to share this and other life experiences through Instagram. The message conveyed by their stories is not one of overcoming but of naturalness: “My qualification process was all very natural. At the DMV clinics, I was not empowered or biased, and there was no facilitation. Both the psychologist and the doctor left me …

The Archangels Patrol: When Scouting Opens to Young People with Disabilities This March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day. In Lyon, a new Scouts of Europe group is welcoming boys with intellectual disabilities. Under the leadership of Yves-Emmanuel Tiengou, the Archangels Patrol offers these young people the opportunity to fully experience the Scouting adventure in a suitable and friendly environment. Published on 03/21/2025 at 10:20 AM Zen Readin…

We have no one in the offside!46PLUS Down-Syndrome Stuttgart e.V. and VfB-Stiftung regen with a campaign on the occasion of the World Down-Syndrome Day on March 21st. There are also two VfB-pros.The Stuttgart-based association 46PLUS Down-Syndrome Stuttgart e.V. and the VfB-Stiftung "Brustring of the Hearts" launched a large campaign in March to create more public awareness of the concerns of people with Trisomy 21 as well as all other impairmen…

– We immediately saw that Marcel had Down syndrome, say Rebekka and Josephine Dybvik-Stautland from Stord.