03/21/2023
Today, March 21, is , a day to celebrate individuals who so happen to have an extra chromosome that makes them the unique, beautiful, bright, and amazing individuals they are.
I'd like to introduce you to my awesome and gorgeous cousin, Chloe, a truly remarkable 6-year-old💖.
She's a fun-loving kindergartener who loves to read and watch her favorite movies and shows. She has an active schedule outside school with ballet, and she just started playing soccer. She loves sports, especially anything dealing with the University of Michigan, Go Blue! And she adores her older brother, Christian.
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WDSD was first observed in 2006 in several countries, but it was on December 19, 2011, that the United Nations General Assembly declared the 21st of March to be WDSD, making we guess you can say the first official day of observance to be March 21, 2012.
The theme for WDSD 2023 is “With Us Not For Us”. The message on the UN WDSD page reads as follows, “We are committed to moving on from the outdated charity model of disability, where people with disability were treated as objects of charity, deserving of pity and relying on others for support. A human rights-based approach views people with disabilities as having the right to be treated fairly and have the same opportunities as everyone else, working WITH others to improve their lives.”
On WDSD it is encouraged to
wear fun/colorful socks, to bring attention to yourself so you can start the conversation about Down syndrome (DS), to share awareness, and to show your support. What a great excuse to get yourself noticed!
XOXO
Calista
