My voice counts – Romania
World Down Syndrome Day 2017: #MyVoiceMyCommunity. Mă numesc Irina. Locuiesc în România. Oamenii din comunitatea mea mă știu drept o persoană zâmbitoare. Lucrez produse de artizanat și organizez expoziții în comunitatea mea. Obișnuiesc să particip la competiții despre stilul de viață sănătos, frumusețe, muzică și dans împreună cu voluntarii din licee. Vocea mea este una […]
My voice counts – Slovakia
World Down Syndrome Day 2017: #MyVoiceMyCommunity. Volám sa David a žijem na Slovensku. Ešte študujem, učím sa za záhradníka a chovateľa zvierat. Potom chcem pracovať. A športovať. Chcem, aby ostatní vedeli, že máme túžby, svoje vlastné názory a predstavy o svojom živote. A vieme to povedať. Môj hlas sa počíta! My name is David, I live in Slovakia. I’m still studying, I will be […]
Celebration of World Down Syndrome Day 2017 in the European Parliament
Tuesday, the 21st of March, 2017 marks the 12th anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). On this occasion, a series of events and activities in the European Union institutions and across Europe are to be scheduled throughout the month. Get the 2017 WDSD campaign description here.
LOTS OF SOCKS to promote WDSD
World Down Syndrome Day 2017 DSi offers t-shirts and LOTS OF SOCKS to promote WDSD. These products has been very successful. On 21 March, wear LOTS OF SOCKS and invite all your friends, family and colleagues to do the same! https://worlddownsyndromeday.org/wdsd-merchandise
World Down Syndrome Day 2017
World Down Syndrome Day 2017 The theme of the global campaign 2017 is: #MyvoiceMyCommunity – Enabling people with Down Syndrome to speak up, be heard and influence government policy and action, to be fully included in community. Read more https://worlddownsyndromeday.org/wdsd-2017
“My friends, my community” – Iceland
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: My name is Finnbogi Örn and I am a 14 year old boy. I attend a secondary school in the capital of Iceland, Reykjavík. Finnbogi Örn: I am very happy in school, where I learn a lot. My favorite subjects are science, Icelandic and home economics. My classmates are fantastic. […]
“My friends, my community” – Austria
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Helena and Alina – two lively girls! Helena is 12 years old and knows Alina (5 years old) since birth. They are good friends and share their passion for singing and dancing. Together they have already experienced many excursions, celebrations and holidays. Most important for them during their holidays are the dancing […]
“My friends, my community” – Slovenia
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Tomaž and the Sport Alpine Club Krško – everyone benefits Tomaž: I am participating in the sport alpine club to get physical exercise and take care of my health. The club is operated by the instructors of the Alpine association Krško. I am happy when I climb on the climbing wall or on a rock. I […]
“My friends, my community” – Turkey
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Selçuk, Robert Cem and Alper They have been friends since many years. They spend time together going to movies and talking. Selçuk on Robert: Going out with him is so much fun. He has a great sense of humour. Alper on Robert: Robert is a great guy, I love him […]
“My friends, my community” – Ukraine
21.03.2016 – World Down-Syndrome Day: Competitors and friends Denis has been taking karate lessons for three years. Matvey became his friend and sparring partner. Their coach believes both boys will grow up true sportsmen. Coach: “The boys often help each other. Matvey is one of the best students in this group and is always ready […]