Today is celebrated on World Down Syndrome Day, and this year it is intended to explicitly recognize the right of persons with disabilities to work on equal terms as others. With this celebration agreed by the General Assembly of the United Nations, it is intended raise public awareness about the issue, and remember the inherent dignity, worth, and contributions of people with intellectual disabilities.
We want to contribute our grain of sand highlighting two activities that directly or indirectly will help us to celebrate it. But first, I would like to remind you of the video that you will see next, and we already present when talking about the new website of My son Down, because you will be able to enjoy it throughout the day, since the television networks will broadcast it.
In Centro Centro (Palacio Cibeles) we can enjoy until April 6 (from Tuesday to Sunday and from 10 to 20 hours) an exhibition for get closer to the eyes of people with Down syndrome. This is Kamikazes de la Imagen, and it has been possible thanks to the collaboration of DOWN Spain, the Social Work 'La Caixa', CentroCentro and the NoPhoto collective.
It is the first time that the work of photographers with Down syndrome is exposed along with their reflections on each of the photographs
Two of the participating photographers were present at the presentation of the exhibition last month, this is Miguel Maroto and Vanessa Blanco, who were accompanied by Eva Sala of the NoPhoto Participation Area. Eva was the one who explained that 'The objective of the project is to empower people with Down syndrome so that they themselves create the art'.
Down syndrome is a natural chromosomal combination that has always been part of the human condition, exists in all regions of the world and usually has variable effects on learning styles, physical characteristics or health
A sample not to be missed, and now I tell you that for him Today, different activities are celebrated around the world, among them we have selected the macro event that will take place at 10.45 am today in the Plaza de Callao (Madrid). From that time on, the installation of a giant wall will take place so that citizens can express their solidarity messages, and a 'flashmob' in favor of Down Syndrome, which will be repeated twice during the day.
Stay tuned because some act may take place near you to remember that social inclusion of children and adults with Down Syndrome is possible, it depends on everyone so be it.
