March 21, at the suggestion of the UN General Assembly, celebrates the Day of People with Down Syndrome. On this day, in many countries of the world, in order to increase public awareness of Down syndrome, various charitable and educational events, events and concerts, conferences and seminars are held.
According to WHO statistics, every 700th child is born in a world with Down syndrome. This ratio is the same in different countries, climatic zones and social strata. Genetic failure occurs regardless of the lifestyle of the parents, their health, habits and education. Due to the impossibility of complete treatment of the problems of this condition, the specialists set a goal not on permanent treatment, but on ensuring normal social status. Optimal quality of life for children with Down syndrome can be achieved primarily through parental care, meeting medical needs, through the possibilities of inclusive education and the support of the community as a whole. People with Down syndrome can do a lot, but only in their own rhythm.
In Belarus, children with Down syndrome can attend integrated groups in pre-school institutions and study in integrated classes in schools. For families raising children with Down syndrome, the services of narrow specialists are provided in the Centers for Correctional Developmental Education and Rehabilitation (Ministry of Education), centers / offices for early intervention (Ministry of Health), etc. There are parental associations that provide comprehensive support to families in which children and young people with Down syndrome live.
Republican social and charitable public association "Down Syndrome. Inclusion". 19-year-old Anya Sinkevich talks about her hobbies, dreams, friendship, love, family, and the attitude of others.
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Once upon a time the diagnosis of "Down syndrome" sounded like a sentence. There is still a misconception about the inability of children born with Down syndrome to learn, care for themselves, and social adaptation. However, life examples refute such stereotypes. People with Down syndrome become artists, lawyers, actors, models, athletes and, in general, successful people. The main thing is personal desire, hope, endurance, strength, care and support of the family and caring people.
In Spain, lives a teacher, actor and public figure Pabla Pineda.
In California, USA, lives 30-year-old artist Raymond Hu, who paints with the help of the Chinese method of ink and watercolor on rice paper.
Paule Saj, who was born in Scotland in 1980, didn’t stop the syndrome from starring in several films. For her role in the British film “After Life,” she received a BAFTA award in the category “Best Film Debut”.
Tim Harris owns the world's “friendliest restaurant,” Tim's Place, in which visitors are offered free Tim hugs in addition to traditional dishes.
Australian Madeline Stewart debuted on a large catwalk as a model in September 2015. In 2016, Madeleine became the star of the New York Fashion Week.
It should be noted that for good nature, openness, immediacy, people with Down syndrome are called "sunny people". They quickly become attached, trust, easily fall in love and never betray.
