October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month

For over a decade, I have been joining members of the Down syndrome community. The purpose of the month is to raise awareness and celebrate people with Down syndrome. One of the well-known events of the Awareness month is the Buddy Walk. Over the years, I’ve attended a variety of Buddy Walks in Cincinnati (my first in 2013 though I didn’t think to snap a photo!), Columbus, and in Boston.

Here’s some information about the month: https://ndss.org/down-syndrome-awareness-month

And some ideas on some ways to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month: https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/news/national-down-syndrome-awareness-month

To celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month this year, I am planning to share some of my recent research, a variety of resources from the community, and general information on Down syndrome.

Here’s more information about my research: https://researchers.mgh.harvard.edu/profile/17919033/Stephanie-Santoro

Happy October!