The Utah Down Syndrome Foundation's mission is to provide hope to individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community through support, outreach, education, advocacy, and activities.
We celebrate Down syndrome every day here at the Utah Down Syndrome Foundation. World Down Syndrome Day is an EXTRA special day to celebrate individuals with Down syndrome. 3/21 represents the 3 copies of the 21st chromosome that occurs in Down syndrome. WDSD was officially declared by the United Nations to be held annually on March 21st starting in 2012. The day aims to raise global awareness, promote advocacy and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.
Do 3 acts of service on 3/21. Big or small acts multiplied by 3 can make the world a better place.
Receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis can be overwhelming. If you need to speak with someone immediately, someone who can relate and offer support, please call. Our number here at the Utah Down Syndrome Foundation is 801-446-1994. We are just one call away and your first call of hope. Leave a message and one of our trained, new parent mentors will call you.
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. This article points out all the lessons we can learn from individuals with Down syndrome.
Decades of research has proven that inclusive education substantially increases academic performance and the rate of employment for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Interestingly, research suggests the benefits of inclusion extend to typically developing classmates. The presence of a classmate with an intellectual disability fosters empathy, tolerance and patience. These virtues are fundamental to developing “emotional intelligence,” a concept revered by educators, parenting gurus and business leaders alike.
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