What is Down Syndrome Awareness Month?

Originally established in the 1980s, the month of October is set aside to raise understanding of Down syndrome and the amazing abilities people with the diagnosis have.

Campaigns to help you spread awareness during Down Syndrome Awareness Month

#GenerationG Magazine

#GenerationG is a worldwide movement that goes beyond Down syndrome to send a global message of acceptance for ALL!! We created this magazine as another avenue to spread acceptance and awareness while celebrating the Down syndrome diagnosis!

My Extra Chromosome

My Extra Chromosome represents my love for people with Down syndrome.

My commitment to being accepting of all through #GenerationG.

I Accept You Pledge

In the spirit of Down syndrome Awareness Month, we are asking you to take the "I Accept You" pledge, a commitment to being accepting, generous, and kind!

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and around here we like to call it Acceptance Month!

This Down Syndrome Awareness Month, all it takes is one simple step to make a difference in your life and the lives of others: take the “I Accept You” pledge. You’ll become a part of #GenerationG, an army of change-makers set on making the world a kinder, better place for all people. And we’ll ask you to proudly show your commitment by drawing a “G” in a heart on your hand, and sharing it on all your social media channels!

21 Ways of Acceptance

Join us to spread acceptance in 21 different ways

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GenerationG Magazine

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21 Days of Fitness

Join our GiGiFIT warriors for a 21-day fitness challenge

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#myDSstory, stories from our community

My Great Aunt Joanie

This story was submitted via #MyDsStory. Submit your story here before April 11 and have a chance to win $250 for you and your Playhouse. Written by our guest writer, Claire Parker My Great Aunt...

My brother Winston

A Down Syndrome Awareness Month Entry, submit your story here. ———- Submitted by Tamara I am #7 of 10 kids. My oldest sister lived one day. The next child, Winston, was born with a severe...

What Down Syndrome Can Teach Us Now

by Katie Carper When I married nearly 20 years ago, I never dreamed I’d be parenting four kids, one with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and Autism. I had no intention of managing what...

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Why?

Because you can make a difference! By taking the “I Accept You” pledge and joining #GenerationG, you’ll amplify the voices of all the amazing and talented people with Down syndrome who are leading full lives! They deserve acceptance, care, and respect, and you’ll be a part of living that commitment once you take the pledge. And #GenerationG is even bigger than Down syndrome—it’s about accepting ALL people!

#321rocks

Start a kindness rock hunt! Decorate rocks, put them around your neighborhood and post about it in your local community groups. Be sure to add 321rocks.com!