October Awareness Month
Whether you're walking 2.1 miles for the Big PADS Push or sharing one of our 31 awareness facts online, every action helps promote understanding, challenge stereotypes, and support families from the very beginning.
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. It’s a month celebrating individuality, focusing on what every person with Down syndrome deserves to be, what they aspire to and what they and their families are proud of.
Through raising awareness, we’re creating space for fairness, equality, and respect, encouraging everyone to join us in embracing and celebrating differences in a positive and meaningful way.
Take on the Big PADS Push Challenge!
The Big PADS Push is a family-friendly sponsored walk organised by Down Syndrome UK to raise awareness of Down syndrome and support new and expectant families. Whether you’re a family, individual, office at work or school, join us for a sponsored walk of just 2.1 miles in October.
Share your pride on social media
Whether you’re proudly CELEBRATING or SUPPORTING someone with Down syndrome, we’ve got the perfect frame for you.
Don’t forget to tag us when you share on social media!
Down syndrome awareness posts
Join us in spreading awareness through our impactful social media graphics. During this month, we hope you’ll share as much as you can on your socials!
We have created two versions of our daily #31Facts so you can either share ready-made images everyday, or upload your own images using our Canva template.
Celebrate your loved one
Download one of our Social story background templates, overlay your own images and wording and share on social what you love about your loved one with Down syndrome.
School Resources
We’ve created a collection of school resources designed to help children learn about inclusion, diversity and kindness. These resources are grouped by age so you can easily find the right activities for your class.