WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY / MARCH 21
Celebrate 3.21
WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY MARCH 21

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Celebrate 3.21 brings businesses, schools, churches, and families together to celebrate people with Down syndrome on March 21 - World Down Syndrome Day. Wear colorful socks, share a message, host an activity, or support a cause. Choose a simple way to help your community celebrate inclusion.

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WHY IT MATTERS

Everyone deserves to belong.

People with Down syndrome are our classmates, coworkers, friends, and family members. Celebrate 3.21 invites communities to make inclusion visible - and to carry that welcome into everyday life. A classroom activity, a shop window sign, or a shared story can help start conversations and show people they are valued.

MILESTONE TRACKER

Look who is showing up.

6APPROVED REGISTRATIONS

Select a category to see who is taking part.

WHERE WE ARE HEADED

Next goal: 21 registrations

15 more to go

6 of 21 registrations

Working toward "21 Reasons to Celebrate!"

  • 21Next goal21 Reasons to Celebrate!
  • 100Future goalLook at Us Showing Up!
  • 321Future goal321 Ways to Make a Difference!

Counts are registrations, not individual people. Family totals include households that chose to stay private, counted anonymously.

FIND YOUR STARTING POINT

Choose your way to celebrate.

You do not need a big event to make a difference. Choose who you are participating with, then find ideas and resources to get started.

Individuals & Families

Wear colorful socks, learn together, and share your support.

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Organizations & Workplaces

Bring your group together for a celebration or share a message about inclusion.

Explore Group Ideas

Explore ideas freely. Resources are free to use. Groups can register their participation for review and public listing; individuals and families do not need to register.

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ONE SIMPLE IDEA CAN START SOMETHING GOOD

Help your community celebrate 3.21.

Start with one simple idea. Invite others to join you, and help make March 21 a celebration of inclusion and belonging.

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