Wednesday, 27 February 2013

New web page for T 4321, and other World Down Syndrome Day news

T4321 is an opportunity for the whole community to join in the celebrations for World Down Syndrome Day, celebrated internationally on 21st March, to recognise the abilities and achievements of people with Down syndrome and raise vital funds to support their needs.

In NSW, ‘Tea for 321’ (T4321) was launched with over 60 events and over 1000 people taking part across NSW in 2006 - to get involved in 2013, or for further information click HERE!


Meanwhile, in New York ... 
Down Syndrome International is delighted to announce that the World Down Syndrome Day Conference will once again take place on 21 March 2013 at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, USA.

This year's World Down Syndrome Day Conference is entitled: "Right To Work".

The Conference will help to realise the right of persons with Down syndrome to work in open, inclusive and accessible environments. It will highlight the importance of early development and education, proper medical care, and support for employment, independent living and community participation in realising this right.

There will be presentations from people with Down syndrome, disability organisations, employers, service providers and others from around the world including North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia.

Registration is FREE and is now open. PLEASE REGISTER HERE.


And online?
Last year Mark Jones designed a Google Doodle proposal for World Down Syndrome Day. Although it wasn't used by Google, it still generated a lot of global attention. Now is the time to try again! ... you could help by emailing the doodle to Google, using this address: proposals@google.com

You can 'like', 'comment' and 'share' the Google Doodle on the Cayman Islands World Down Syndrome Day Facebook page (11th February), and a number of other Facebook pages.

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