For many in South Africa, today is Human Rights Day - the day we are all meant to remember the Sharpeville massacre and general human rights. How poignant that today also is the International Down Syndrome Awareness day.
Down Syndrome occurs with people who have an extra (3rd) Chromosome 21.
To remember this, 3/21 is the international day to mark Down Syndrome Awareness.
Please spare a thought about people with Down Syndrome and how you react to and treat them. Prior to becoming a (incredibly proud) father of a little girl with Down Syndrome I was probably one of the most ignorant and prejudiced people about the condition and people with the extra chromosome. My eyes have opened up completely and I am totally aware, as we all should be...
People with Down syndrome can live a happy life.
Together we can make it possible.
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