Singapore
Dr. Balbir Singh
Balbir has been an active advocate for the intellectually Challenged (Down syndrome in particular) for more then 25 years. He has served in numerous voluntary organsiations & Government Feedback Commitees; presently he is a NCSS Board member, SSTI Commitee member, Adviser & Founding Chairman of Down Syndrome Association (Singapore), Immediate-Past President of Down Syndrome International. |
World Down Syndrome Day: Singapore
Down Syndrome International (DSI) has officially earmarked 21, March as World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). The date was chosen to signify the uniqueness of Down syndrome in the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome and is used synonymously with Down syndrome.
WDSD 2008 Commemorative events will celebrate the achievements and abilities of persons with Down syndrome. We should be confident to “Aim High Enough” [unquote- Dr. John Langdon Down] and yet be Down to Earth in out approach and attitude.
