"Down" for it 守護唐心

Down syndrome (DS or DNS), also known as Trisomy 21, is a chromosomal genetic disorder which has no cure. Persons with Down syndrome share similar appearance traits; however, each of them is unique and special. They are innocent and straightforward, interpreting the world from their own perspectives. Some of us, nonetheless, still hold misconceptions about them.

Therefore, a team of Connect Ambassadors for Community Engagement (Connect ACE) this year work on a project aiming to remove people’s misunderstandings and learn more about people with Down Syndrome. The project includes a city hunting in Chai Wan, making glutinous dumpling, and a popsicle stick handcrafting workshop. Come join us and share a great time together! Are you down for it?

唐氏綜合症俗稱蒙古症，是一種無法治療的先天性染色體缺陷，成因仍是個謎。雖然患者擁有相似的外貌特徵，但他們都是獨一無二；他們純真而率直，對世界有獨到的見解，可惜大眾仍對他們抱着不同程度的誤解。幾位社群服務參與大使希望透過策劃不同活動，招募科大社群和唐寶寶們一起進行柴灣城市定向、製作小食及做手工，讓參加者打破對唐氏學員的固有印象，感受他們的開朗、熱情，一起享受歡樂時光！