Down Syndrome
Love does not count chromosomes
Chromosomes Should Not Determine The Value Of A Life
The American actress, best known for her role in the FX series American Horror Story, was the first model with Down syndrome to walk in New York Fashion Week on Thursday.
World Down Syndrome Day
World Down Syndrome Day is on 21 March.
The date for World Down Syndrome Dame being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.
A Common Chromosomal Disorder
Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal disorder. Each year, about 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome, which is about 1 in every 700 babies born.