October is now Down Syndrome Awareness Month:

Effective 09/24/2024, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro, has proclaimed October as Down Syndrome Awareness Month. One in every seven hundred and seventy-two children are born with Down Syndrome, representing an estimated 5,100 births per year in the United States. "Individuals with Down syndrome have relevant skills and abilities and should have equal opportunity to achieve the universally desired goals of self-fulfillment, pride in their accomplishments, and inclusion in their community through employment, education, social interaction, and personal relationships in order to reach their fullest potential."