March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day. Then you may see many people walking with different socks.
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World Down Syndrome Day celebrates that people are different. The day is celebrated with different socks on as many feet as possible.
Nye Salangen-Nyheter AS
Published: 21/03/2024 at 14:00
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March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day. And you can help mark that. You do this by putting on two different socks, which are also called “rock socks”.
Why socks? People with Down syndrome have an extra chromosome. The chromosomes are curled up in almost all the cells in our body. When you unfold the chromosomes they look a bit like socks.
This year, the theme of the day is «Break the prejudices!».
Prejudice can be a hindrance to people with Down syndrome. That’s what Down syndrome Norway writes. Some may experience being treated like children. Others may be underestimated or excluded. Some may be treated very badly or even abused.
Down syndrome Norway encourages an end to prejudice.
– We are all different – we are all unique, they write.
Facts: Down syndrome
- Every year, around 70 to 80 children with Down’s syndrome are born in Norway.
- The syndrome is named after the doctor John Langdon-Down. He described the condition at the end of the 19th century.
- People with Down syndrome are often happy and satisfied with their lives.
- People with Down syndrome often experience low expectations and discrimination in school and society.
- World Down Syndrome Day marks support for people with the diagnosis. It will also contribute to more knowledge.
- The first World Down Syndrome Day was held in 2006.
Sources: FN, Oppsiden.no, Store norske lexikon