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Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year

February 19th, 2012 by Sherbien Dacalanio
Sherbien Dacalanio
Quezon city, Philippines, Asia
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Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
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"Happy Walk" encourages people with Down Syndrome to walk and tour around the mall so that regular people can meet them. The event was also to stem stereotypes and prejudice.
Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
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Down Syndrome is the most common genetic disorder, affecting one in every 800 children in the Philippines. The event was also to stem stereotypes and prejudice.
Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
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Children with Down Syndrome can be mainstreamed into regular academic classrooms across the Philippines. In some instances, they are integrated into specific courses.
Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
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People with Down Syndrome respond to positive expression of friendship and are hurt and upset by inconsiderate behaviour.
Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
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"Step up for Down" is this year's theme for Down Syndrome Consciousness Month in the Philippines.
Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
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The Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines, Inc. aims to offer support to families who have a child with Down Syndrome and to initiate, develop, promote, encourage and support programs and projects concerning Down Syndrome.
Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
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People with Down Syndrome respond to positive expression of friendship and are hurt and upset by inconsiderate behaviour just like ordinary people.
Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
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People with Down Syndrome respond to positive expression of friendship and are hurt and upset by inconsiderate behaviour just like ordinary people.
Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
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People with Down Syndrome respond to positive expression of friendship and are hurt and upset by inconsiderate behaviour just like ordinary people.
Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
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People with Down Syndrome respond to positive expression of friendship and are hurt and upset by inconsiderate behaviour just like ordinary people.
Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
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People with Down Syndrome respond to positive expression of friendship and are hurt and upset by inconsiderate behaviour just like ordinary people.
Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
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People with Down Syndrome respond to positive expression of friendship and are hurt and upset by inconsiderate behaviour just like ordinary people.
Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
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People with Down Syndrome respond to positive expression of friendship and are hurt and upset by inconsiderate behaviour just like ordinary people.
Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
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People with Down Syndrome respond to positive expression of friendship and are hurt and upset by inconsiderate behaviour just like ordinary people.
Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
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People with Down Syndrome respond to positive expression of friendship and are hurt and upset by inconsiderate behaviour just like ordinary people.
Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
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People with Down Syndrome respond to positive expression of friendship and are hurt and upset by inconsiderate behaviour just like ordinary people.
Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
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People with Down Syndrome respond to positive expression of friendship and are hurt and upset by inconsiderate behaviour just like ordinary people.
Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
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People with Down Syndrome respond to positive expression of friendship and are hurt and upset by inconsiderate behaviour just like ordinary people.
Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
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People with Down Syndrome have an I.Q. that falls mostly in the mild to moderately retarded range. Children with Down Syndrome are definitely educable, and educators and researchers still do not know the full educational potential of these people.
Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
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People with Down Syndrome respond to positive expression of friendship and are hurt and upset by inconsiderate behaviour just like ordinary people.
Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
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People with Down Syndrome respond to positive expression of friendship and are hurt and upset by inconsiderate behaviour just like ordinary people.
Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
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People with Down Syndrome respond to positive expression of friendship and are hurt and upset by inconsiderate behaviour just like ordinary people.
  • Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
  • Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
  • Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
  • Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
  • Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
  • Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
  • Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
  • Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
  • Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
  • Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
  • Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
  • Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
  • Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
  • Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
  • Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
  • Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
  • Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
  • Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
  • Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
  • Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
  • Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
  • Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines celebrates 20th year
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"Step up for Down" is this years theme for Down Syndrome Consciousness Month in the Philippines. During the celebration at SM North EDSA, people with Down Syndrome toured a the mall and showcased their talents at the Skydome.

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