Celebrating Persons with Down Syndrome and Supporting Their Parents and Caregivers Today, on World Down Syndrome Day (March 21), the Association for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities of Nigeria (AIDDN) joins families, self-advocates, service providers and communities across the country to celebrate the abilities, dignity and contributions of persons with Down syndrome and to renew our commitment to meaningful support for their parents and caregivers.<\/p>\n
Persons with Down syndrome are full members of our communities, with talents, hopes and rights that deserve recognition and respect. This year\u2019s theme, \u2018Together Against Loneliness,\u2019 reminds us that we must speak with one voice about loneliness and take concrete action to help Persons with Down syndrome feel connected.<\/p>\n
Despite progress in healthcare and education, many persons with Down syndrome still face challenges in accessing proper healthcare, education, employment and community support. Equally important are the parents and caregivers who provide everyday care, advocacy and love. As a nation, we must ensure that supports for persons with IDD include sustained, accessible services for families and caregivers from quality health care, inclusive education and employment opportunities to respite, mental health supports and financial security.<\/p>\n
When caregivers have access to respite, training, mental health services and financial assistance, families are more stable, stress is reduced and Persons with Down syndrome achieve better long-term results.
\nMrs. Joko Omotola,<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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