خبرگزاری آیصد (جدیدترین و جذاب ترین اخبار ایران و جهان)

۱) We demand the acknowledgment of human dignity of all people with Down Syndrome. We expect equal treatment for our children at all levels.

۲) We believe it is the responsibility of all public and private media to inform and educate the public on human rights of people with Down Syndrome.

1. a) The media can play a crucial role in helping remove any stigma about humans with Down Syndrome.
2. b) We need to educate the public and help raise awareness about medical and social needs and citizen rights of these individuals.

۳) Down Syndrome is not an illness! However, children with Down Syndrome are observed to become ill more often. They need access to appropriate medical treatment and should get frequent medical exams to enjoy a healthy and long life. The families of children with Down Syndrome demand the government provide free health care, rehabilitation, speech and behavioral therapy services for these individuals.

۴) We demand all local government officials in cities of Gilan support the project “The 47-Wall” in province of Gilan. The 47-Wall aims to provide a public painting canvas for individuals with Down Syndrome through the entire country with the goal to raise awareness about abilities of these individuals to the general public.

۵) Down Syndrome is considered a mental disability. We therefore demand issuance of government Disability ID’s for our children so they can benefit from social welfare services.

۶) A number of scholars testify that school education of children with Down Syndrome is most efficient if they attend unified schools starting with pre-school. Integration of children with Down Syndrome in regular schools provides the opportunity for the other children to get to know and appreciate these kind individuals and understand diversity of human beings. Otherwise segregation and unawareness about Down Syndrome continues to live into future generations! The Department of Education has for many years been discussing the integration project, and we hope to see concrete plans soon.

۷) Our minimum expectation is access to education for all ages and at all levels in cities of Gilan. Unfortunately, currently many children need to be transported to larger cities due to lack of offerings in their local communities.

۸) We demand offerings of vocational training and job creation programs to enable financial and social independence of individuals with Down Syndrome.

۹) Sports activities are beneficial for all humans and are particularly empowering for children with Down Syndrome. We demand free access to all offerings of the Youth and Sports Agency for children with Down Syndrome.

۱۰) To increase awareness in the general public, we demand the date 21/03 in Iranian Calendar (21. Khordad = June 11) be established as the annual Iranian Down Syndrome Awareness Day.

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