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50% of people with Down syndrome will have congenital heart defect.
80% of babies born with Down syndrome are born to mothers under the age of 35
97% of Brothers/Sisters age 9-11, said they Love Their sibling with Down syndrome.
99% of Down syndrome is completely random, 1% is hereditary
99% of people with Down syndrome said they are happy with their lives.
A child enters your life and fills a place you did not even know was empty.
A Down syndrome smile Makes everyone smile
About 2% - 4% of Down syndrome cases are Mosaic.
All people with Down syndrome experience some cognitive delays, but it is not indicative of the many strengths and talents that each individual possesses.
Aren't you Lucky? 38% of Americans know someone with Down syndrome
Awareness is Great . . . But we're looking for Acceptance
Change your definition of "normal." Because we ALL fit, we ALL belong, we ALL contribute.
Children with Down syndrome benefit from early intervention therapies which help them meet their developmental milestones.
Children with Down syndrome can start learning sight words as early as age 2.
Different, not less . . . And Down Right Loved!!
Don't dis my abilities
Down syndrome brings Joy to many not regrets
Down syndrome happens Randomly, Like flipping a coin or winning the lottery.
Down syndrome is a Condition and not a Disease. You cannot catch Down syndrome. You are born with it.
Down syndrome is called Trisomy 21, because it involves an extra copy of the 21st chromosome.
Down syndrome is named after the doctor who first described it - John Landgon Down.
Down syndrome is part of who I am, it is NOT who I am!
Down syndrome is the most frequently occurring chromosomal disorder.
Down syndrome occurs equally in all ethnic, racial, religious and socioeconomic groups.
Employers often indicate their employees with Down syndrome are their most loyal and hard working employees.
Every person with Down syndrome is a unique individual but may have common physical traits such as low muscle tone, upward slant to the eyes, and a crease across the center of the palm.
Genetically Enhanced with 21st chromosome.
God made me for a purpose. I'm not a burden. I'm a BLESSING.
I am a good friend to many and have many friends of my own.
I am able to see the good in everyone. Sometimes it helps them see the good in themselves.
I am destined for great things.
I am not a Down's child, I am a child with Down syndrome.
I am proud of who I am and what I set forth to do in life. I feel like I can conquer anything I set my mind to.
I am Stunning and Impossible not to Love.
I don't mean to brag, but to everyone who knows me I'm kind of a big deal.
I have a lot of energy to give a lot of Love.
I have a presence that makes people smile whenever they are around me.
I have an extra chromosome. What's your superpower?
I have Down syndrome, it's a part of me, not a definition.
I wouldn't change him for the World, but I'd like to change the World for him.
If you want to label me, label me AWESOME.
I'm beautiful in my own way, because God makes no mistakes.
I'm not telling youth it's going to be easy, I'm telling you it's going be worth it.
I'm thankful to be a brother to someone with Down syndrome!
In children with Down syndrome, mental illness occurs in nearly 30% with autism occurring in 5-10%
In many communities there are parent support groups like the NCKDSS for families with individuals with Down syndrome.
Individuals With Down syndrome have 47 Chromosomes instead of the usual 46.
IQ is not an accurate measure of the functional status of people with Down syndrome.
It is not my extra chromosome that makes me happy. I am happy because I am loved.
Love doesn't count chromosomes
Love has a way of making statistics irrelevant.
March 21st is World Down syndrome Day to signify the uniqueness of the 3 Copies of the 21st Chromosome.
Mosaic Down syndrome only affects some cells in the body
My laughter is medicine for the Heart. My Heart itself is pure gold.
My right to live should not be based on anyone's opinion of normal
My Smiles are Contagious. My Hugs are heavenly.
One in every 691 births will be a baby with Down syndrome.
One of the most common health problem for people with Down syndrome is hearing.
Parents of a child with Down syndrome have lower divorce rates.
People "have"' Down syndrome, they do not "suffer from" it & are not "afflicted by" it.
People First Language is about Respect and Dignity. It puts the person first, not the condition.
People with Down syndrome are more alike others than unalike.
People with Down syndrome attend school, work , participate in decisions that affect them, and contribute to society in many wonderful ways.
People with Down syndrome can learn how to Read & Write just like Others.
People with Down syndrome often have hypotonia or low muscle tone. With extra physical therapy, they are able to gain muscle strength.
Prenatal testing cannot predict this kind of Love.
Quality educational programs, a stimulating home environment, good health care and positive support from family, friends and the community enable people with Down syndrome to lead fulfilling and productive lives.
Refractive error (the need for glasses) is much more common in children with Down syndrome than in the general population.
See my Ability
Siblings of a child with Down syndrome tend to be more compassionate & better adjusted than their peers.
Siblings of individuals with Down syndrome often have increased tolerance, compassion & awareness.
Spread the Word to end the R Word. If not Now. . . When? If not you. . . Who?
Studies show that many families that have a child with Down syndrome are stable, successful & happy.
The average lifespan of a person with Down syndrome is 55 years old, with many living into their sixties and seventies.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was passed in 1975 insuring all children with Down syndrome access to public education.
The most important fact to know about an individual with Down syndrome is that they are more like others than different.
The only Special need I have is to be Loved and Accepted the way I am.
There are more than 200 families on a waiting list interested in adopting infants with Down syndrome.
There are over four million people in the world with Down syndrome
Think abilities. See Possibilities.
We say "people with Down syndrome," to emphasize that they are "people first" who just happen to have Down syndrome.
We worry about what a child will become but need not forget who they already are today.
What makes you different is what makes you beautiful.
When provided with the right opportunities, I will excel to my fullest potential.
When you judge someone on their disabilities, you miss out on their abilities
You think you know all there is about life, Until someone Special comes along to Show you just how much more there really is.
Young children can learn sign language as a way of communication
Your value does not decrease based on someone's inability to see your worth.
Your Words, Attitudes and Actions Impact my life more than my Disability.
Different abilities. Endless possibilities.
We are Heaven's very special children.
Do not limit me.
I can be a handful, but my smile and laugh will brighten anyone's day.
In the World to Change the World
While we try to teach him all about life, he teaches us what life is all about.
While we try to teach her all about life, she teaches us what life is all about.
I CAN do the same things as everyone else!
I've been told I add a little color to life.
I learn best by example. How else do you think I got to be this amazing? Keep up the good work.
Children with Down syndrome often have more academic success when they learn in inclusion classrooms.
When people Stare at me, I know they are just taking notes on how to be awesome.
You think I have an extra chromosome? Maybe you're missing one.
The difference between ordinary and extra ordinary is just that little extra
I have amazing eyes, an infectious laugh and always know when you need a hug.
Scientific Fact: Awesomeness is stored in the 21st Chromosome.
Do you actively want me in your life, your workplace, your school, your church ... or do you simply not oppose it?
Because there is a difference.
The things that make me different are the things that make me, me.
I've been told that my smile can make anyone's day. So, here you go!
All the good stuff is on the 21st chromosome and I have extra.
It's the little things in life that make the greatest blessings. Do you know how little a chromosome is?
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50% of people with Down syndrome will have congenital heart defect.
80% of babies born with Down syndrome are born to mothers under the age of 35
97% of Brothers/Sisters age 9-11, said they Love Their sibling with Down syndrome.
99% of Down syndrome is completely random, 1% is hereditary
99% of people with Down syndrome said they are happy with their lives.
A child enters your life and fills a place you did not even know was empty.
A Down syndrome smile Makes everyone smile
About 2% - 4% of Down syndrome cases are Mosaic.
All people with Down syndrome experience some cognitive delays, but it is not indicative of the many strengths and talents that each individual possesses.
Aren't you Lucky? 38% of Americans know someone with Down syndrome
Awareness is Great . . . But we're looking for Acceptance
Change your definition of "normal." Because we ALL fit, we ALL belong, we ALL contribute.
Children with Down syndrome benefit from early intervention therapies which help them meet their developmental milestones.
Children with Down syndrome can start learning sight words as early as age 2.
Different, not less . . . And Down Right Loved!!
Don't dis my abilities
Down syndrome brings Joy to many not regrets
Down syndrome happens Randomly, Like flipping a coin or winning the lottery.
Down syndrome is a Condition and not a Disease. You cannot catch Down syndrome. You are born with it.
Down syndrome is called Trisomy 21, because it involves an extra copy of the 21st chromosome.
Down syndrome is named after the doctor who first described it - John Landgon Down.
Down syndrome is part of who I am, it is NOT who I am!
Down syndrome is the most frequently occurring chromosomal disorder.
Down syndrome occurs equally in all ethnic, racial, religious and socioeconomic groups.
Employers often indicate their employees with Down syndrome are their most loyal and hard working employees.
Every person with Down syndrome is a unique individual but may have common physical traits such as low muscle tone, upward slant to the eyes, and a crease across the center of the palm.
Genetically Enhanced with 21st chromosome.
God made me for a purpose. I'm not a burden. I'm a BLESSING.
I am a good friend to many and have many friends of my own.
I am able to see the good in everyone. Sometimes it helps them see the good in themselves.
I am destined for great things.
I am not a Down's child, I am a child with Down syndrome.
I am proud of who I am and what I set forth to do in life. I feel like I can conquer anything I set my mind to.
I am Stunning and Impossible not to Love.
I don't mean to brag, but to everyone who knows me I'm kind of a big deal.
I have a lot of energy to give a lot of Love.
I have a presence that makes people smile whenever they are around me.
I have an extra chromosome. What's your superpower?
I have Down syndrome, it's a part of me, not a definition.
I wouldn't change him for the World, but I'd like to change the World for him.
If you want to label me, label me AWESOME.
I'm beautiful in my own way, because God makes no mistakes.
I'm not telling youth it's going to be easy, I'm telling you it's going be worth it.
I'm thankful to be a brother to someone with Down syndrome!
In children with Down syndrome, mental illness occurs in nearly 30% with autism occurring in 5-10%
In many communities there are parent support groups like the NCKDSS for families with individuals with Down syndrome.
Individuals With Down syndrome have 47 Chromosomes instead of the usual 46.
IQ is not an accurate measure of the functional status of people with Down syndrome.
It is not my extra chromosome that makes me happy. I am happy because I am loved.
Love doesn't count chromosomes
Love has a way of making statistics irrelevant.
March 21st is World Down syndrome Day to signify the uniqueness of the 3 Copies of the 21st Chromosome.
Mosaic Down syndrome only affects some cells in the body
My laughter is medicine for the Heart. My Heart itself is pure gold.
My right to live should not be based on anyone's opinion of normal
My Smiles are Contagious. My Hugs are heavenly.
One in every 691 births will be a baby with Down syndrome.
One of the most common health problem for people with Down syndrome is hearing.
Parents of a child with Down syndrome have lower divorce rates.
People "have"' Down syndrome, they do not "suffer from" it & are not "afflicted by" it.
People First Language is about Respect and Dignity. It puts the person first, not the condition.
People with Down syndrome are more alike others than unalike.
People with Down syndrome attend school, work , participate in decisions that affect them, and contribute to society in many wonderful ways.
People with Down syndrome can learn how to Read & Write just like Others.
People with Down syndrome often have hypotonia or low muscle tone. With extra physical therapy, they are able to gain muscle strength.
Prenatal testing cannot predict this kind of Love.
Quality educational programs, a stimulating home environment, good health care and positive support from family, friends and the community enable people with Down syndrome to lead fulfilling and productive lives.
Refractive error (the need for glasses) is much more common in children with Down syndrome than in the general population.
See my Ability
Siblings of a child with Down syndrome tend to be more compassionate & better adjusted than their peers.
Siblings of individuals with Down syndrome often have increased tolerance, compassion & awareness.
Spread the Word to end the R Word. If not Now. . . When? If not you. . . Who?
Studies show that many families that have a child with Down syndrome are stable, successful & happy.
The average lifespan of a person with Down syndrome is 55 years old, with many living into their sixties and seventies.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was passed in 1975 insuring all children with Down syndrome access to public education.
The most important fact to know about an individual with Down syndrome is that they are more like others than different.
The only Special need I have is to be Loved and Accepted the way I am.
There are more than 200 families on a waiting list interested in adopting infants with Down syndrome.
There are over four million people in the world with Down syndrome
Think abilities. See Possibilities.
We say "people with Down syndrome," to emphasize that they are "people first" who just happen to have Down syndrome.
We worry about what a child will become but need not forget who they already are today.
What makes you different is what makes you beautiful.
When provided with the right opportunities, I will excel to my fullest potential.
When you judge someone on their disabilities, you miss out on their abilities
You think you know all there is about life, Until someone Special comes along to Show you just how much more there really is.
Young children can learn sign language as a way of communication
Your value does not decrease based on someone's inability to see your worth.
Your Words, Attitudes and Actions Impact my life more than my Disability.
Different abilities. Endless possibilities.
We are Heaven's very special children.
Do not limit me.
I can be a handful, but my smile and laugh will brighten anyone's day.
In the World to Change the World
While we try to teach him all about life, he teaches us what life is all about.
While we try to teach her all about life, she teaches us what life is all about.
I CAN do the same things as everyone else!
I've been told I add a little color to life.
I learn best by example. How else do you think I got to be this amazing? Keep up the good work.
Children with Down syndrome often have more academic success when they learn in inclusion classrooms.
When people Stare at me, I know they are just taking notes on how to be awesome.
You think I have an extra chromosome? Maybe you're missing one.
The difference between ordinary and extra ordinary is just that little extra
I have amazing eyes, an infectious laugh and always know when you need a hug.
Scientific Fact: Awesomeness is stored in the 21st Chromosome.
Do you actively want me in your life, your workplace, your school, your church ... or do you simply not oppose it?
Because there is a difference.
The things that make me different are the things that make me, me.
I've been told that my smile can make anyone's day. So, here you go!
All the good stuff is on the 21st chromosome and I have extra.
It's the little things in life that make the greatest blessings. Do you know how little a chromosome is?
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50% of people with Down syndrome will have congenital heart defect.
80% of babies born with Down syndrome are born to mothers under the age of 35
97% of Brothers/Sisters age 9-11, said they Love Their sibling with Down syndrome.
99% of Down syndrome is completely random, 1% is hereditary
99% of people with Down syndrome said they are happy with their lives.
A child enters your life and fills a place you did not even know was empty.
A Down syndrome smile Makes everyone smile
About 2% - 4% of Down syndrome cases are Mosaic.
All people with Down syndrome experience some cognitive delays, but it is not indicative of the many strengths and talents that each individual possesses.
Aren't you Lucky? 38% of Americans know someone with Down syndrome
Awareness is Great . . . But we're looking for Acceptance
Change your definition of "normal." Because we ALL fit, we ALL belong, we ALL contribute.
Children with Down syndrome benefit from early intervention therapies which help them meet their developmental milestones.
Children with Down syndrome can start learning sight words as early as age 2.
Different, not less . . . And Down Right Loved!!
Don't dis my abilities
Down syndrome brings Joy to many not regrets
Down syndrome happens Randomly, Like flipping a coin or winning the lottery.
Down syndrome is a Condition and not a Disease. You cannot catch Down syndrome. You are born with it.
Down syndrome is called Trisomy 21, because it involves an extra copy of the 21st chromosome.
Down syndrome is named after the doctor who first described it - John Landgon Down.
Down syndrome is part of who I am, it is NOT who I am!
Down syndrome is the most frequently occurring chromosomal disorder.
Down syndrome occurs equally in all ethnic, racial, religious and socioeconomic groups.
Employers often indicate their employees with Down syndrome are their most loyal and hard working employees.
Every person with Down syndrome is a unique individual but may have common physical traits such as low muscle tone, upward slant to the eyes, and a crease across the center of the palm.
Genetically Enhanced with 21st chromosome.
God made me for a purpose. I'm not a burden. I'm a BLESSING.
I am a good friend to many and have many friends of my own.
I am able to see the good in everyone. Sometimes it helps them see the good in themselves.
I am destined for great things.
I am not a Down's child, I am a child with Down syndrome.
I am proud of who I am and what I set forth to do in life. I feel like I can conquer anything I set my mind to.
I am Stunning and Impossible not to Love.
I don't mean to brag, but to everyone who knows me I'm kind of a big deal.
I have a lot of energy to give a lot of Love.
I have a presence that makes people smile whenever they are around me.
I have an extra chromosome. What's your superpower?
I have Down syndrome, it's a part of me, not a definition.
I wouldn't change him for the World, but I'd like to change the World for him.
If you want to label me, label me AWESOME.
I'm beautiful in my own way, because God makes no mistakes.
I'm not telling youth it's going to be easy, I'm telling you it's going be worth it.
I'm thankful to be a brother to someone with Down syndrome!
In children with Down syndrome, mental illness occurs in nearly 30% with autism occurring in 5-10%
In many communities there are parent support groups like the NCKDSS for families with individuals with Down syndrome.
Individuals With Down syndrome have 47 Chromosomes instead of the usual 46.
IQ is not an accurate measure of the functional status of people with Down syndrome.
It is not my extra chromosome that makes me happy. I am happy because I am loved.
Love doesn't count chromosomes
Love has a way of making statistics irrelevant.
March 21st is World Down syndrome Day to signify the uniqueness of the 3 Copies of the 21st Chromosome.
Mosaic Down syndrome only affects some cells in the body
My laughter is medicine for the Heart. My Heart itself is pure gold.
My right to live should not be based on anyone's opinion of normal
My Smiles are Contagious. My Hugs are heavenly.
One in every 691 births will be a baby with Down syndrome.
One of the most common health problem for people with Down syndrome is hearing.
Parents of a child with Down syndrome have lower divorce rates.
People "have"' Down syndrome, they do not "suffer from" it & are not "afflicted by" it.
People First Language is about Respect and Dignity. It puts the person first, not the condition.
People with Down syndrome are more alike others than unalike.
People with Down syndrome attend school, work , participate in decisions that affect them, and contribute to society in many wonderful ways.
People with Down syndrome can learn how to Read & Write just like Others.
People with Down syndrome often have hypotonia or low muscle tone. With extra physical therapy, they are able to gain muscle strength.
Prenatal testing cannot predict this kind of Love.
Quality educational programs, a stimulating home environment, good health care and positive support from family, friends and the community enable people with Down syndrome to lead fulfilling and productive lives.
Refractive error (the need for glasses) is much more common in children with Down syndrome than in the general population.
See my Ability
Siblings of a child with Down syndrome tend to be more compassionate & better adjusted than their peers.
Siblings of individuals with Down syndrome often have increased tolerance, compassion & awareness.
Spread the Word to end the R Word. If not Now. . . When? If not you. . . Who?
Studies show that many families that have a child with Down syndrome are stable, successful & happy.
The average lifespan of a person with Down syndrome is 55 years old, with many living into their sixties and seventies.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was passed in 1975 insuring all children with Down syndrome access to public education.
The most important fact to know about an individual with Down syndrome is that they are more like others than different.
The only Special need I have is to be Loved and Accepted the way I am.
There are more than 200 families on a waiting list interested in adopting infants with Down syndrome.
There are over four million people in the world with Down syndrome
Think abilities. See Possibilities.
We say "people with Down syndrome," to emphasize that they are "people first" who just happen to have Down syndrome.
We worry about what a child will become but need not forget who they already are today.
What makes you different is what makes you beautiful.
When provided with the right opportunities, I will excel to my fullest potential.
When you judge someone on their disabilities, you miss out on their abilities
You think you know all there is about life, Until someone Special comes along to Show you just how much more there really is.
Young children can learn sign language as a way of communication
Your value does not decrease based on someone's inability to see your worth.
Your Words, Attitudes and Actions Impact my life more than my Disability.
Different abilities. Endless possibilities.
We are Heaven's very special children.
Do not limit me.
I can be a handful, but my smile and laugh will brighten anyone's day.
In the World to Change the World
While we try to teach him all about life, he teaches us what life is all about.
While we try to teach her all about life, she teaches us what life is all about.
I CAN do the same things as everyone else!
I've been told I add a little color to life.
I learn best by example. How else do you think I got to be this amazing? Keep up the good work.
Children with Down syndrome often have more academic success when they learn in inclusion classrooms.
When people Stare at me, I know they are just taking notes on how to be awesome.
You think I have an extra chromosome? Maybe you're missing one.
The difference between ordinary and extra ordinary is just that little extra
I have amazing eyes, an infectious laugh and always know when you need a hug.
Scientific Fact: Awesomeness is stored in the 21st Chromosome.
Do you actively want me in your life, your workplace, your school, your church ... or do you simply not oppose it?
Because there is a difference.
The things that make me different are the things that make me, me.
I've been told that my smile can make anyone's day. So, here you go!
All the good stuff is on the 21st chromosome and I have extra.
It's the little things in life that make the greatest blessings. Do you know how little a chromosome is?
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