21/03/2026
💙💛 World Down Syndrome Day 💛💙
Today, March 21, we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day - a global day of awareness, acceptance, and celebration of people with Down syndrome.
The date 21/3 represents the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down syndrome. But today isn't about chromosomes or diagnoses - it's about celebrating people, their contributions, their achievements, and their place in our community.
At Metanoia Rays, we're proud to support participants with Down syndrome to live their lives - pursuing their goals, building independence, forming connections, and achieving things that matter to them.
People with Down syndrome are:
✨ Students, employees, artists, athletes, advocates
✨ Friends, siblings, partners, parents
✨ Community members who enrich our world
✨ Individuals with unique strengths, dreams, and personalities
Today, we stand for:
💙 Inclusion in all aspects of life
💛 Equal opportunities and access
💙 Listening to and amplifying self-advocate voices
💛 Celebrating abilities and achievements
💙 Building a world where everyone belongs
This World Down Syndrome Day, let's commit to creating communities where people with Down syndrome are valued, included, and celebrated - not just today, but every day.
Alt text - World Down Syndrome Day graphic. Support worker standing behind young woman with Down syndrome who is smiling at the camera. Text reads 'World Down Syndrome Day March 21.
