WDSDay - 21.3

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Down syndrome International is calling every one to send them their programme for Down syndrome day - 21.3. The theme this year is Aim High Enough. In Singapore, they had the greatest idea, check it out: (its the red and white flag with a moon on it): http://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/events.htm Concept: Kite Flying Competition ¡V "Aim High, Fly High" The Kite-Flying Competition ¡V "Aim High, Fly High" has 2 segments to it. The first is the design of the kites and the second is the actual kite-flying competition. Kite Design Various schools

islandwide ranging from primary to tertiary (estimated at 20 students x 5 schools = 100 students) will be invited to design kites from 20 ¡V 29 March 2008. Members with Down syndrome and their families will be invited to design their kites at DSA@J8 on 21 March. Kite-Flying Competition All participants (schools and persons with Down syndrome and their families) will be invited to bring their kites down to Pasir Ris Park on Sunday, 30 March 2008. Alternatively, participants who did not design their kites, can still do so before the competition. Participants are also invited to bring along their picnic mats and baskets to soak up the atmosphere. Programme ¡V Sunday, 30 March 2008 9.00am: Registration Kite Design 10.15am: Guest of Honour to

arrive 10.30am: "High Hopes" Persons with Down syndrome will read out their wishes/hopes/ambitions. They will then write their wishes on a piece of paper and attach it to their kites 11.00am: Kite Display Kites are displayed for the "Best Kite Design" award 11.30am: Kite Flying Competition to begin 12.30pm: Competition ends 1.00pm: Kite Flying Competition Award 1.30pm: End Concept: World Down Syndrome Day Message Board "Aim for the Sky" ¡V in collaboration with the National Library Board Date: 20 ¡V 29 March 2008 Venue: All Libraries A Message Board with the background of the sky will be placed at each Library (with the exception of the Library @ Esplanade). Message cards printed with a picture of a kite will be placed next to the Board to

encourage Library users and staff to write their congratulatory messages on the "kites" and affix them to the sky. A Poster about World Down Syndrome Day and the purpose of the Message Board will be placed next to the Board. Brochures about Down syndrome and World Down Syndrome Day together with DSA Brochures will be placed next to the Board. All Libraries will display books relating to Down syndrome next to the Message Board for further information. Volunteers from DSA will assist during the weekends (22nd, 23rd and 29th March) to speak to Library users about Down syndrome and encourage them to write their messages for persons with Down syndrome. Objective: o An outreach programme to the public to educate them about WDSD and bring about an awareness of the presence of people with Down syndrome within their communities. o Measurable Indicator: „X Expected outcome: 50 messages per Library Down Syndrome International (DSI) has officially earmarked 21 March as World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). The date was chosen to signify the uniqueness of Down syndrome in the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome and is used synonymously with Down syndrome. Singapore was selected to launch the inaugural WDSD in 2006. The event, held at the CHIJ Secondary School in Toa Payoh, in the

heartlands of Singapore was very successful and well attended. Many other organisations worldwide joined in the celebrations with events and activities in their respective countries. This year the theme for 21 March 2008 is "Aim High Enough", to continue creating awareness about Down syndrome and promote acceptance of diversity. All DSI members and related organisations worldwide are encouraged to observe the WDSD together with the community in an appropriate manner. In Brazil we will be organizing walks, talks, etc. One dad made a clip to in celebration of ds day to post on blogs, etc. It will have english and spanish versions. As soon as it is ready, I will send it to those interested. Cheers, Pat mum to Brazil

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