"World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on the 21st day of the third month of year to symbolize a third copy of the 21st chromosome in Down syndrome. This year is especially exciting as is it the first year that the date is officially recognized by the United Nations! Join the global celebration and Do Something Extra to honor those with an extra 21st chromosome this World Down Syndrome Day." ndss.org
NDSS has a great site with lots of reliable info. Check it out when you have the time - it was really helpful to us after David's diagnosis.
The colors for Down syndrome awareness are blue and yellow, and the symbol is a butterfly:
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