World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), 21 March, is a global awareness day that has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012.
The date for WDSD – 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.
The Hiring Chain
“The Hiring Chain” shows us how hiring a person with Down syndrome not only changes the life of the person concerned, but can trigger a virtuous cycle of new opportunities for everyone.Inspired?Visit www.hiringchain.orgto find contact details for organisationsthat can provide information, support and encouragement to get people with Down syndrome into your workplace.
By hiring someone with Down syndrome, you start a virtuous chain: the more that people with Down Syndrome are seen at work, the more they’ll be recognised as valuable employees, and the more they’ll be hired. Do your part, start the Hiring Chain today.
Inspired?
Visit www.hiringchain.orgto find contact details for organisationsthat can provide information, support and encouragement to get people with Down syndrome into your workplace.
Make a plan
The International Labour Organisation has produced a guide “What companies should do to support the rights of people with disabilities