World Down Syndrome Day Resources and Activities

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is celebrated every March 21. The Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network (DSDN) offers families free tools to join in: printable coloring pages, customizable yard signs, downloadable flyers, and children's book lists. Families can also wear mismatched socks, buy DSDN shirts (15% off with code WDSD2026), and share videos on social media. A Facebook Live event on March 21 at 7pm Eastern includes retreat scholarship announcements and a free registration giveaway.

• Shares ways to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21 • Offers WDSD shirts and apparel through the DSDN merch shop • Encourages people to wear mismatched socks to spark conversations about Down syndrome • Provides a free customizable yard sign template through Canva • Shares a compilation video on March 21 featuring community members • Offers free downloadable resources like coloring pages, flyers, and classroom templates • Provides a children's book list about Down syndrome and inclusion • Hosts a Facebook Live on March 21 at 7pm Eastern with giveaways and retreat scholarship announcements • Connects expectant and new parents with resources and a support community

1. Wear mismatched socks on March 21 to show support 2. Buy a WDSD shirt from the DSDN merch shop using code WDSD2026 for 15% off through March 21 3. Create a free yard sign using the Canva template to celebrate your child 4. Download the Rock Your Socks coloring page or flyer for free 5. Use the 'My Classmate has Down Syndrome - Let's Celebrate' template at school 6. Tag DSDN on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok to be featured in their content 7. Join the Facebook Live on March 21 at 7pm Eastern to win a free retreat registration 8. Browse DSDN's full online resource library for more tools

• DSDN was founded on World Down Syndrome Day in 2014 • DSDN has a mission to support families receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis • Offers both English and Spanish resource libraries • Hosts annual Rockin' Mom and Rockin' Dad Retreats for parent support • Active on multiple social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok

World Down Syndrome Day is March 21. It is a day to celebrate people with Down syndrome and support inclusion. The date 3/21 stands for the extra copy of chromosome 21 that causes Down syndrome. Families, schools, and communities can all take part.