Down Syndrome International (DSI) has officially earmarked 21 March as World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). The date was chosen to signify the uniqueness of Down syndrome in the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome and is used synonymously with Down syndrome.
As Singapore has been selected to launch the inaugural WDSD, Down Syndrome Association (Singapore) will be commemorating the occasion on Tuesday, 21 March 2006 with a series of events and activities. DSI members and related organisations worldwide will be encouraged to observe the WDSD together with the community in an appropriate manner. Regional countries are invited to send participants to Singapore to participate in the events which are expected to draw widespread coverage and exposure on Down syndrome.
http://www.worlddownsyndromeday.orghttp://www.downsyndrome-singapore.org