All You Need T21
To celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, the Jerome Lejeune Foundation USA launched the #AllYouNeedT21 campaign, asking people to submit their own pictures and videos: "People with Down Syndrome have a message and mission for you today. Love. It's #AllYouNeedT21. Help us celebrate #worlddownsyndromeday by posting a video saying, I love you." View the compilation video at allyouneedt21.com.
PITTSBURGH — An online petition is calling for state lawmakers to implement a “purple alert” system after a 17-year-old girl with Down syndrome went missing in downtown Pittsburgh over the weekend. Kayla Durler was found safely on Saturday by community volunteers, but those who were a part of the search say a “purple alert” system specifically designed to help find children and adults with intellectual disabilities would have made a difference.
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