World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) takes place worldwide on March 21 each year. It’s all about promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion for people with Down syndrome. The date, 3/21, symbolizes the three copies of the 21st chromosome that cause Down syndrome.
WDSD brings communities together to celebrate individuals with Down syndrome.
Events take place to highlight the importance of inclusion, advocacy and supporting people with Down syndrome and their families. Schools, workplaces and community centers often organize activities to educate and break down barriers.
How KinderFrogs at TCU is marking the day
KinderFrogs at TCU is celebrating World Down Syndrome Day on March 14 at noon at the Starpoint School. Since TCU will be on spring break starting March 21, they are holding their celebration a week early.
LaJean Sturman, Academic Program Specialist at Starpoint School & KinderFrogs, said, “The kids will plant tulips in the front yard of the school. Each child has their own tulip, and they are blue and yellow to represent Down syndrome.”
She also said that parents and their children will create posters to display out front.
To make the day extra special, “The kids will have a day off from school and will be able to play outside for most of the day, and there will be sweet treats for them,” Sturman said.
How people show support for WDSD
Beyond local celebrations like KinderFrogs, people around the world show their support for WDSD in different ways. One fun tradition is wearing colorful and mismatched socks, which symbolize the uniqueness of people with Down syndrome. Social media also plays a big role in spreading awareness by using hashtags like #WDSD and #LotsOfSocks to promote inclusion.
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World Down Syndrome Day 2025 carries the theme “Improve Our Support Systems,” highlighting the need for better resources and assistance for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Every year, WDSD focuses on a different key message to support people with Down Syndrome.
As part of this initiative, the 14th World Down Syndrome Day Conference will take place at the United Nations headquarters in New York on March 21, bringing together experts to discuss the changes needed in support systems. The conference is open to all, whether attending in person, watching online or even applying to be a speaker.
