World Down Syndrome Day: launch of Down Syndrome Australia website

Down Syndrome Australia was formed in 2011 by the eight State and Territory Down syndrome associations to provide a strong united voice to address the needs and aspirations of people with Down syndrome and those that support them..

The Down Syndrome Australia website launch was timed for World Down Syndrome Day 2013 - we look forward to its continued development, and greater access to collaboration, information and support on issues of national importance ...

The website will also link to each state and territory Down Syndrome association website, ensuring people with Down syndrome and their families stay in touch with local news and events. Further features will be added to the DSA website over the coming months.

• Down Syndrome Australia on Facebook

Have a memorable World Down Syndrome Day, however you chose to celebrate or acknowledge it. ... your photos from WDS Day 2013 events are welcome, if you would care to share them.  Please send them to blogeditor@dsansw.org.au

Some international events will not happen until tomorrow, Australian time:

• The second UN World Down Syndrome Day Conference 2013 will be live streamed from New York
• A room of golden shells: 100 works by artists and writers with Down syndrome, edited and published by Woodbine House will be launched in the US. Woodbine House does accept orders from individuals inAustralia, but the book is listed for pre-order at The Book Depository.