Picnic raises awareness for World Down Syndrome Day
The picnic is being held to commemorate World Down Syndrome Day, which is observed on 21 March every year.
NON-PROFIT organisation, You’re Magical, will hosting a bring-and-share picnic for all families with children with Down Syndrome at Berea Park in Musgrave on 21 March from 9.30am.
The picnic is being held to commemorate World Down Syndrome Day, which is observed on 21 March every year.
Down Syndrome is a chromosomal disorder arising at conception. There is an extra number 21 chromosome which causes delays in physical and intellectual development. Although Down Syndrome cannot be cured, there is a variety of medical options to treat problems associated with the condition.
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Children with Down Syndrome can be included in normal schools with regular academic procedures. Adequate access to healthcare, early intervention programmes and inclusive education, as well as appropriate research, are vital to the growth and development of the individual.
“Persons with disabilities, including those with Down Syndrome, are more than persons in need of assistance, they are agents of change who can drive progress across society – and their voices must be heard. We encourage people to join us at the picnic, and for people to join the You’re Magical support group,” said founder, Trudy Chetty.
Contact Trudy on 081 022 2500 or email Trudychetty@webmail.co.za. Follow the group on social media at www.facebook.com/YOUREMAGICAL
or visit the website: www.youremagical.co.za.
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