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World Down Syndrome Day 2023: Impact of Down Syndrome on family caregivers, lack of awareness, and need for inclusivity in education

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Updated on: 21 March,2023 12:04 PM IST  |  Mumbai
Nascimento Pinto | nascimento.pinto@mid-day.com

Children and adults with Down Syndrome face a variety of challenges every day and even as their family and friends do as much as they can, they believe a lot more can be done to make their life easier

World Down Syndrome Day 2023: Impact of Down Syndrome on family caregivers, lack of awareness, and need for inclusivity in education

Every year, March 21 is celebrated as World Down Syndrome Day. Image for representational purposes only. Photo Courtesy: Istock

Ever since Divya Menon’s daughter was born with Down Syndrome a little over three years ago, it has only been an eye-opener about the many challenges that children with special needs face every day. She shares, “Ever since my daughter's birth, I became more aware of the lack of awareness of disabilities as well as the lack of inclusion in the mainstream.” Over three years, the Hyderabad-based professional has seen many parents and institutions come forward to spread awareness and that has been very encouraging for her in her journey into a completely new space.

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