Down syndrome is a genetic condition, not a disease: inclusion is built through education, opportunities and high expectations
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
International Down Syndrome Day
21 March was not chosen by chance.
It is 21/3 because Down syndrome occurs when there is a third copy of chromosome 21. Trisomy 21.
It was identified in 1866 by John Langdon Down, but the genetic cause was only discovered in 1959.
Today, inclusion is increasingly discussed—and rightly so.
People with Down syndrome study, work, practise sports, have projects, autonomy and dreams like anyone else.
What really makes the difference?
Access to education, opportunities and, above all, high expectations.
It is not a disease.
It is a genetic condition.
And this day is not about pity.
It is about respect, visibility and real equality.
Because inclusion is not a favour.
It is society functioning as it should.
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