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5 Quick Facts About Down Syndrome

5 Quick Facts About Down Syndrome

June 12, 2017 1709 0 0

Fact #1: Kids with Down syndrome do well in an inclusive learning environment. Fact #2: Down syndrome occurs in people of all races and economic levels.   Fact #3: Life expectancy for people with Down syndrome has increased dramatically in...

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Down syndrome Foundation Nigeria (DSFN) is a non-governmental, non-political, not-for- profit association of children with Down syndrome. The Foundation also makes provision for parents, guardians, care – givers and other interested stakeholders.

Most people with Down syndrome are neglected, relegated, or abandoned by their parents and society because of the culture and myths that tend to stigmatize them and their family. They are equally abused physically and sexually with impunity. In extreme cases even their rights to life itself is denied them.

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