HCR 14 Summary

• Designates March 21, 2019 as "Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day" in Delaware.

• Recognizes that approximately 1 in 700 babies (6,000 annually) are born with Down syndrome in the United States, with over 400,000 individuals living with the condition nationwide.

• Celebrates the talents, gifts, and contributions of people with Down syndrome in Delaware schools, workplaces, and communities.

• Acknowledges the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware as an advocacy resource promoting acceptance and equal access and opportunity for individuals with Down syndrome.

• Honors families, friends, and supporters of people with Down syndrome and affirms their rights to live independently and pursue educational and employment goals.