On the Day of “Sunny People”, the Center “Way of Life” hosted an exhibition of its wards’ products (PHOTOS)

On March 21, the world celebrates the International Day of People with Down Syndrome. The Medical and Social Rehabilitation Center "Way of Life" every year organizes on this occasion various events aimed to remind the public that it is not a verdict and that the main task of both parents and society is to help these people adapt in society and fulfil their potential.

This year, in the "Burevisnyk" sports complex, there was a photo exhibition and exhibition-sale of products of the Center’s wards, including candles, vases, decorated bottles, wicker baskets and other interesting things.

This Day has been celebrated annually since 2006 and was founded at the 6th Down Syndrome Symposium held in Palma de Mallorca, on the initiative of the Board of Directors of the European and World Down Syndrome Associations.

As you know, people with Down syndrome are successful when the community and parents help them. In the UK, for example, three-quarters of people with Down syndrome work. In 1996, at the International Film Festival in Cannes, Belgian actor Pascal Duken with Down syndrome received the award for the best male role in the film "The Eighth Day". Spaniard Pablo Pineda received higher education degree. In 2009, the film "Me too" (Yotambien) with Pablo Pineda in the title role was presented at the film festival in San Sebastian. In Israel, people with Down syndrome successfully care for sick and professionally perform household duties, in the Netherlands, they work as waiters, in Spain, they effectively work in agriculture and more.