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.
The proclamation also urges people to recognize the rights, abilities, and potential of people with Down syndrome, with about 1 in 700 children born having the condition.
Within the community, many people with Down syndrome have banded together to advocate for themselves and others with the condition, creating space for self-advocacy.
The group encourages people with Down syndrome to be self-advocates.
Author's summary: Centre County proclaims October as Down Syndrome Awareness Month.