World Down
Syndrome Day
March 21 marks World Down Syndrome Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about Down syndrome and celebrating individuals around the world living with the genetic condition. According to the World Down Syndrome Day website, the date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.
WDSD 2024 Events
3/21 Three 21Celebration
Let's Celebrate all the things that make our community unique on World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, 2024. Get ready to kick off your socks and join us for a rocking celebration! 🎉 Expect good vibes, great company, and a lot of fun.
This fundraiser is an event for adults and self-advocates age 21+. Feel free to invite your friends and family and everyone you'd like to celebrate with as long as they are 21+!
When: Thursday March, 21st, 2024 7pm-10pm
Where: 42 West 1088 Huff Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Come ready to celebrate, socialize, and enjoy our Online Silent Auction - there is a price point for everyone!
* Online Silent Auction is now open!
We can't wait to see you there – it's going to be more fun with you around!
Silent Auction Open!
View and bid on auction items that will be at our Three-21 Celebration on March 21st 2024 at 42 West! We have a price point for everyone from experiences, sports, health, food, travel, and camp. Funds raised support much-needed programs and resources for the Atlanta DS community. Get your bids in now!
3/07-24 DSAA In Your Community
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day in your community with DSAA! This year we will be in Atlanta, Dacula, Griffin, Decatur, McDonough and Rome. Please scroll down for more information.
Interested in hosting DSAA in your community? Email us to learn how.
3/17 WDSD 5k: Jogging for Max & Jude
3/07-17 Jerry’s Habima Theatre presents Into the Woods
Jerry’s Habima Theatre is an inclusive theater company featuring actors with disabilities.
3/23 Mcdonough Circle 21!
Line Dancing at Griffin Moose Lodge
We are making our March meeting a celebration of the World Down Syndrome Day theme, END THE STEREOTYPES. Whether you are a line-dancing regular or have never tried, join the Circle 21 gang for an evening of socializing and dancing! Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta has graciously offered to cover the $5 line dancing charge and to provide T-Shirts to all attendees-to receive a shirt, you must RSVP with your shirt size by March 6. We want as many people as possible to wear your shirts and demonstrate how we do our part to end the stereotypes!
Please RSVP to 404-456-3780 by March 6 to reserve a shirt or by March 18 if you plan to join.
Griffin Moose Lodge, 1431 Zebulon Rd, Griffin, GA 30224
3/21 See you at the Capitol
March 21st is officially WDSD! We are going to the Capitol for World Down Syndrome Day! Please come and let’s ensure our DS community is seen and heard. Families welcomed and encouraged!
3/21 Rock Your Socks
It’s World Down Syndrome Day! Rock your socks at your workplace, at school, and in your community!
WDSD Campaign
In addition to our Three-21 fundraiser, we have an online giving campaign! Each year the voice of people with Down syndrome and those who live and work with them, grows louder.
Join us in creating a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome on March 21st.
Photo Challenge!
We love photos! Please send us pictures of your ADULT with Down Syndrome. Let them SHINE. Send us selfies, smiles, or send your son/daughter or sibling being active! We will highlight them as we go forward throughout the year! Send photos to info@dsaatl.org
Know Any Potential Sponsors?
Please share the following if you know of a sponsor for our Sweetwater Event!
Dear Community Partner,
I would like to invite your company to be part of the Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta's (DSAA) World Down Syndrome Day Event for 2023. We host a WDSD gathering to raise funds that will help us celebrate the abilities and accomplishments of individuals with Down syndrome.
Funds raised are used by the DSAA to support much needed programs!
I hope you will choose to help promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome in our community. Your involvement will help make this year's World Down Syndrome Day event a wonderful celebration.
For Sponsorship opportunities contact us at :
info@dsaatl.org
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Education Resources
DSAA has compiled this list of resources to assist our families
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WDSD Resources
Books, templates and ideas to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day
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Event Calendar
See the full DSAA calendar here.