About Down's syndrome
Down's syndrome Define Down's syndrome is one of the most common forms of learning disability Define Learning disability . It randomly affects about one in every thousand babies, male and female. It is congenital Define Congenital . That means a child is born with the syndrome. It cannot be 'caught'.
There is no cure for Down's syndrome. But there are many things that can be done to make sure that those with Down's syndrome reach their full potential and lead independent, enjoyable and fulfilling lives. People with Down's syndrome live active, satisfying lives well into middle age and beyond.
People with Down's syndrome are just like everyone else.
They have the same rights: the right to vote, marry, work, health care and housing. They also have the same hopes for their lives. With the right kind of support, these can be realised. Some people need a great deal of help. Others need very little.
Like all of us, people with Down's syndrome need support, respect and the right to take decisions for themselves. Often the greatest disability they face is other people's attitudes.
A person with Down's syndrome has the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
Further Reading
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- Each person is a unique individual with their own personality and potential.