Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day!
About Rock Your Socks
Every year on March 21, people all around the world come together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by wearing brightly colored, mismatched socks. March 21 is symbolic because people with Down syndrome have 3 copies of their 21st chromosome. Socks were chosen because the karyotype of Down syndrome chromosomes actually looks like mismatched socks!
Together we will create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with Down syndrome in our schools, community, and around the world. 3/21, World Down Syndrome Day, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which is Down syndrome. The Down Syndrome Association of Delaware started the Rock Your Socks program in 2014 and now distributes over 100,000 pairs for year!
Spread the Word!
We love flooding social media with Rock Your Socks on March 21! Follow us on Facebook/Instagram @dsadelaware and be sure to tag us in your Rock Your Socks pictures so we can share with our followers!
We also have a poster available in both English and Spanish that you can share with your community!
Rock Your Socks T-Shirts
We also have Rock Your Socks apparel available for purchase! We have various styles and colors available in both youth and adult sizes. Orders will ship directly to you!
About the DSA of DE
Founded in 1979, the DSA of Delaware serves over 600 individuals with Down syndrome in the tristate area. Our mission is to support families, promote community involvement, and encourage a lifetime of opportunities for people with Down syndrome. We are constantly advocating for a community in which individuals with Down syndrome are healthy, happy and successful. They and their families are effective advocates for their needs.