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Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day

Mar-21-2024

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Today, March 21, is World Down Syndrome Day. Our negative assumptions about people with Down syndrome can lead us to treat them in such a way that these assumptions become reality. In sociology, this is called a 'self-fulfilling prophecy.' Why not reverse our perspectives? If we have positive assumptions about people with Down syndrome, they will have opportunities at school, at work, in relationships, and in other activities. And maybe these positive assumptions will become reality. Watch this video, produced by Canadian Down Syndrome, for a powerful lesson on assumptions.