World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day

What is World Down Syndrome Day?

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is a global awareness day that raises awareness and promotes belonging. World Down Syndrome Day occurs on the 21st day of March each year to represent the triplication of the 21st chromosome which is what causes Down syndrome. Each year, Designer Genes of ND helps to raise awareness and celebrate individuals with Down syndrome of all ages by organizing activities!

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An informational graphic encouraging North Dakota to participate in World Down Syndrome Day by rocking socks on March 21st. It includes logos, social media handles, and participating partner locations in Fargo, Bismarck, and Minot, emphasizing spreading awareness and donating socks.
Informational flyer about decorating socks for World Down Syndrome Day, including steps to decorate socks, contest details, and contact information with an address in Bismarck, North Dakota.
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A black and white flyer for World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st, featuring illustrations of various colorful socks. The flyer promotes a coloring contest and provides contact information and a location in Bismarck, North Dakota.
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DOWNLOAD HERE
A word search puzzle titled 'World Down Syndrome Day Word Puzzles' featuring a grid of lettered squares with words related to Down syndrome such as 'EMPOWER,' 'EQUALITY,' 'INCLUSION,' and 'SUPPORT.' To the right, a list of words to find, and below, a word scramble, trivia questions, and a link for more information.
Logo of the Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota, featuring a large red speech bubble with a light pink heart inside, and blue text on the right.
Logo for World Down Syndrome Day featuring a stylized heart with a world map inside and the number 21.
Colorful text spelling 'ART 21 FULL' with a sun illustration.

ND Get Ready to Rock Your Socks!

On World Down Syndrome Day, we help raise awareness by rocking a pair of fun or mismatched socks. This is an easy way to celebrate with your community. Whether it's at your school, work, preschool, childcare, church, family, pets, or favorite business - the possibilities are endless!

Why Socks?

Because under a microscope, a pair of chromosomes look like a pair of socks. Fun fact, people with Down syndrome have an extra copy of chromosome number 21, so they 47 chromosomes in their cells.

Help Us Share The Love:

Tag us on social media @DesignerGenesND and tag #NDRocksSocks

Where:

Bismarck : The Gifted Bean Coffee House

Fargo: GiGi's Playhouse Fargo

Minot: The Station Coffee

Grand Forks: DHI Sweet Street

Coloring Contest

We are all unique in our own way, much like our chromosomes.

Join Designer Genes of ND in a state wide coloring contest to spread awareness this World Down Syndrome Day. Invite your friends, family, coworkers, and community to join in.

Return finished designs by March 24th for a chance to win a clothing item from Xtra Apparel. Two winners will be chosen on March 25th.

Send all finished designs by March 24th:

Email: info@designergenesnd.com

Mail: 1500 E Capitol Ave Ste 204, Bismarck, ND 58501

Word Puzzle

Share with your family and friends throughout the year to spread awareness and challenge your community in a way to spread awareness in a fun way.

Download the word puzzle sheet: HERE

Answers: HERE

Other Resources

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota has compiled a list of some of their favorite video resources.

What is Down syndrome?

Watch this video from Dr. Skotko about Down Syndrome.

Some of our favorite awareness videos: can be found here

Additional resources: can be found here

World Down Syndrome Day website and associated activities are coordinated by Down Syndrome International in collaboration with the National Down Syndrome Society and the Down's Syndrome Association.​

Support individuals with Disabilities all year LONG. Reach out to us if you are looking for a business to support or discover the unique Artful 21 gift shops filled with treasures created by individuals with Down syndrome.

ARTFUL 21
ARTFUL 21