Equity, Diversity and Inclusion on Campus

World Down Syndrome Day: #LotsOfSocks

Posted: March 20, 2023

March 21 marks World Down Syndrome Day, and this year you’re invited to wear “lots of socks.” Lots of socks acknowledges what makes us all different, and yet the same.

Wear your most fun, colourful, eye-catching socks as a conversation starter. The idea is to get your socks spotted, so when people notice you can let them know you’re wearing them to raise awareness about Down syndrome. And then you can share everything you want them to know about Down syndrome.

Share your socks on social with #LotsOfSocks and submit a photo to be shared with the RRC Polytech community, here.

The RRC Polytech community showing their socks:

Different is awesome!

Different is awesome!

I’m wearing my fun socks to create a conversation about equitable opportunities for employment and for everyone to be able to make their unique contribution to society.

I’m wearing my fun socks to create a conversation about equitable opportunities for employment and for everyone to be able to make their unique contribution to society.

Learn more about the Lots of Socks campaign and ways to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day at worlddownsyndromeday.org

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International Day of Pink 2024

World Autism Awareness Day

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