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 individuals with Down syndrome, who make up about 1 in 700 children born.
Within the community, there are many people living with Down syndrome, and a group has formed to advocate for their rights and create space for self-advocacy.
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.
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