“October was first designated as National Down Syndrome Awareness Month in the 1980s and has been recognized every October since. It is a time to celebrate people with Down syndrome and make others aware of their abilities and accomplishments.

People with Down syndrome are just like everyone else. They have similar dreams and goals, and they want to have successful careers and families. They can drive, go to work, go to college, go on dates, get married, and contribute to society.”

Special Oympics (ttps://www.specialolympics.org/stories/news/national-down-syndrome-awareness-month#:~:text=October was first designated as,are just like everyone else.)