Centre Proclaims Down Syndrome Awareness Month
The Centre County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed October as Down Syndrome Awareness Month in the county.
This proclamation aims to raise awareness about the 6 million people worldwide living with Down syndrome, a chromosomal variation that can manifest in various physical, cognitive, and physiological ways.
About 1 in 700 children born has Down syndrome, and the community has many people living with the condition, often with families who advocate for their rights.
The proclamation urges people to recognize the rights, abilities, and potential of people with Down syndrome, and creates space for them to be self-advocates.
The group encourages and creates space for people with Down syndrome to be self-advocates.
Author's summary: Centre County proclaims October as Down Syndrome Awareness Month.