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World Down Syndrome Day and Other News | Signposts Ministries
Sweet Stuff is a special feature in the Signposts Community. Here we share stories from around the world that are good news for the disability community. If you have a story you’d like to share, please email us at info@signpostsministries.org.

 

March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day, and this year, CoorDown, the event’s flagship organization is making a point by putting new faces in familiar places. Check out the story here.

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The Scoop has the story on how World Down Syndrome Day will be celebrated in New Zealand, and has a great feature on how to speak about Down Syndrome and people who have Down Syndrome.

A High School Senior in Chippewa has established a scholarship specifically for students with autism. Read more here.

Sweet News for Nascar fans: FedEx is sponsoring the FedEx 400 at Dover International Speedway again this year, benefiting Autism Speaks for the sixth year running.

A father of two autistic sons is making an 800 mile trek from his home in St. Augustine, Florida, to Washington, D.C. to raise awareness about the disorder.