Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day Locally and Internationally!

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The United Nations General Assembly declared March 21 as United Nations World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) in 2011.

Join people around the world as they participate in events to help raise awareness to advocate for rights and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome. See the events highlighted below for a few ways you can join in!

Down Syndrome International presents the 13th World Down Syndrome Day Conference

When: March 21 and 22, 2024, 7:00 am PST – 2:00 pm PST
Questions? Contact World Syndrome Day Conference organizers with all registration questions.

This event is free and you can register to participate online or attend in person in New York City.

Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area presents World Down Syndrome Day Sock Hop Dance Party

When: March 22, 2024, 6:00 pm PST – 8:00 pm PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Where: Pleasant Hill Senior Center, 233 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Questions? Contact Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area at 925.362.8660