1. DOWN SYNDROME

2. Down Syndrome is a Lifelongcondition in which extragenetic material(Chromosome 21) causesdelays in the way a childdevelops, both mentally andphysically 3. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS INCLUDE.. Low muscle tone A single crease across the palm of the hand A slightly flattened facial profile and an upward slantto the eyes 4. Down Syndrome Cannotbe Prevented 5. Through sports, ourathletes are seeingthemselves for theirabilities, not disabilities 6. Challenge ThemTo NewAbilities!! 7. Help Childrenwith DownSyndromeFeelEMPOWERED 8. Transform thelives of those withintellectualdisabilities 9. As far as wereconcerned,disability meanspossibility 10. With support andtreatment, manypeople with Downsyndrome livehappy, productivelives! 11. It is amazingwhat a personcan do if yougive them achance 12. GET INVOLVED 13. REFERENCES Music hall of Fame,The Script Ft. Will IAM www.specialolymics.org www.kidshealth.org www.ndss.org/