Stockings of different colors to raise awareness about World Down Syndrome Day

March 21, 2019

As part of World Day of Down Syndrome, a group of parents launched a campaign to eliminate stereotypes. To be part of it, just take a different color, take a picture and download it on the networks with the hashtag. #ChangeLaMirada, # Driving prejudices o #MiHijoTambienPuede.

March 21st celebrates diversity in the World Day of Down Syndrome. According to law 5051 of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, each year should promote and support different activities for the promotion of the rights of people with Down syndrome. As a result, groups of different parents are asking for help for social networks by only publishing one photo.

While the amount of hashtags many of the main phrases that can help find #ChangeLaMirada, # Driving details, #MyHijoTambienMay, #DiferentesPeroIguales o # AlliesByTheInclusion.

The Down's syndrome It is a natural chromosome combination that has always been part of the human condition. It exists in all regions of the world and generally it has varying effects on learning styles, physical characteristics or health. In December 2011, the General Assembly designated on March 21st World Day of Down Syndrome increase public awareness of the issue and the inherent dignity.

The UN stresses the value of people with intellectual disabilities as promoters of diversity. He also wants to emphasize the importance of their autonomy and individual independence, especially the freedom to make their own decisions. The importance of early intervention programs and inclusive education is emphasized. Proper research is also vital for the growth and development of the person.

Campaign in Argentina

In our country, a group of parents shared a video. The message states that "Down syndrome is not what I am, it's just what I've"The campaign shows that the myths about the syndrome are not respected and do so by showing multiple pictures.In any of them is Madeline Stuart, the model that has marched on the world's most important catwalks. We also see Noelia Garella, the Argentine girl who became the first teacher with Down syndrome.

Cree Morena He was one of the people who quickly shared the video. "Each of us is unique, irreplaceable and Wonderful ! Precious in our differences, we learn from each other and others learn from us!?"Wrote the producer.