Rock Down for World Downs Syndrome Day

"Flip your stockings and download the photo on the networks with hashtags # hashtags Inclusion #diferentesperoiguales", as in the social profile Saves the mode and invites the community to wear during the day of this Thursday, which celebrates World Day of Down Syndrome, hitting socks of different colors, to show that we are different but equal.

Salva fashion on Instagram @Modosalva was created by Estela Duca Prego and Gustavo Dousdebes, Salvador's parents, a roquense baby With Down syndrome and today, he travels the world to make visible and help other parents in ignorance.

"It's a day of reflection to see that all we are different but equalbut the important thing is that everything we have the same rightsEstela Duca Prego said, "Every day, with Gustavo, she shows the networks Salva's progress, its occurrences, laughter and whims and teaches how to improve a society without discrimination.

"When Salva was born, we discovered his genetic state. At first we were scared, because it was something we did not knowbut i can badure you that this went to the hours of having it. They gave it to me and when I got it in my arms, everything happened to me. "said Estela.

Fear is always related to the unknown. That's why her first task was to start looking and, like everyone else, she did it on the internet. "You have a stomach ache and you go online to see what it says, I did the same thing. When I sailed, I found a world of people, especially from Spain, the United States, Chile, families who have shared their experiences in the networks daily, in order to make Down's syndrome visible ".

Estela's sister is a communicator, Gustavo is a journalist, she takes the photos and they immediately agreed and set up a team. "At first it was difficult because it is his image and that he is a child. But we try to take care of it. We started to make contact with families from other countries. On Instagram, we provided information about the badociated diseases that may exist, progress made and always it's a genetic disease, not a disease"Said Estela.

The goal is to make visible. Statistics say that 1 in 600 people are born with Down syndrome and everyone should have adequate access to health care, early intervention programs and inclusive education. "Before, in my generation for example, no one went to school with a boy with Down syndrome. Today, thankfully, there are things that change. The other day, I surveyed the networks to ask if they considered Down's Syndrome a disease and only 3% of respondents said yes, Estela says.

There is a new network called Bottom without mythsis to destroy the myths that surround them. Salva's parents list them and anyone who hears them more than once. "You have to finish with that they are little angels, nor children who give more love than other children, nor destroy marriages"They tell.

On the other hand, another of the challenges that society faces is to be more tolerant. They can do the same thing as others, but "give it a chance, give it time"said Salva's mother and teaches.

Since 2011, the United Nations General Assembly, designated on March 21 World Day of Down Syndrome. With this commemoration, the General Assembly wishes raise awareness and emphasize the importance of individual autonomy and independence, especially the freedom to make their own decisions.

The date of 21/03 symbolizes the triplication of chromosome 21, which is the genetic condition of people with this syndrome.

The Association Down syndrome of the Republic of Argentina (ASDRA) chooses to talk about World Day of People with Down Syndrome, giving priority to the person and not the factor that crosses it, requesting that inclusion be naturalized from childhood with actions of the toy industry, advertising and communication in general.

The IUPA spot for World Down syndrome day