Every day at St. Matthew CES, we are focused on being a kind, accepting and inclusive community. March 21st is a day the global Down Syndrome community creates a single voice advocating for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with Down syndrome. The idea was created because chromosomes are shaped “like socks” and people with Down syndrome have an extra chromosome.
Today is a day to be intentional in speaking to students about other young people with Down Syndrome and shows the benefits of accepting everyone’s differences. They might be mismatched socks or brightly coloured socks, whatever you fancy! The idea is to start a conversation, so when people ask you about your socks you can tell them, “I’m wearing them to raise awareness of Down Syndrome and accepting of everyone.