Here are two sample email templates you can copy, paste and personalize to help spread the word about World Down Syndrome Day 2022.
Sample email 1:
Appropriate for: director of special ed, school principal or director, case manager, teacher, director of cultural proficiency/diversity and equity, etc.
Dear [Name(s)],
Monday, March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day and people around the world host activities and events to help raise awareness of what Down syndrome is, what it means to have Down syndrome, and how people with Down syndrome play a vital role in our lives and communities.
ROCK YOUR SOCKS FOR WDSD
One way you can celebrate WDSD is by joining the “Rock Your Socks” campaign! Rock Your Socks is a fun, simple way to start conversations that change hearts and minds. I hope [school/organization] will participate by encouraging everyone to rock their most colorful, fun, spunky socks to celebrate all the ways people with Down syndrome brighten our lives.The Montgomery County Down Syndrome Interest Group (MCDSIG) created a flyer that you can share with others and hang up to spread the word. In many schools, the student councils have created additional bulletin boards and posters to hang around the school.
Teachers, guidance counselors and others also use this day to educate students about people with Down syndrome. Helpful videos and information for Explaining Down Syndrome are available on the MCDSIG website.
WHY ROCK SOCKS?
It’s fun!
It’s easy for people to participate!
It’s inexpensive!
It’s a conversation starter that can lead to changed minds and hearts!
…..And when you look at the karotype (picture), chromosomes look like bright colorful socks!
People with Down syndrome have an extra 21st chromosome (3/21!!!) and they rock it!Thank you for helping us celebrate!
Sample email 2:
Appropriate for: district communications manager, Parent DEI group, School PTA/HSA, Parent special education council/group, etc.
Dear [Name(s)],
Monday, March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day! One way [group] can celebrate WDSD is by joining the “Rock Your Socks” campaign! Rock Your Socks is a fun, simple way to start conversations that change hearts and minds. I am hoping you can help encourage everyone to participate by sharing the message on social media :
ROCK YOUR SOCKS FOR WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY 2022
On 3/21/22 you’re invited to celebrate #WDSD22 with us by wearing your most colorful, spunky socks! Why rock socks? People with Down syndrome have an extra 21st chromosome, and when you look at the karotype (picture), chromosomes look like bright colorful socks! Be sure to publicly share and tag a picture of you and your family or school having fun rocking your socks: #MCDSIG #WDSD22 #ROCKYOURSOCKS
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