National Down Syndrome Awareness Month Celebration
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Oct 15, 2018, Comments Off
Courtesy Lauren Cavazos,
(Laredo, Texas)-United ISD held its annual National Down Syndrome Awareness Month Celebration at Bonnie Garcia Elementary School. National Down Syndrome Month is celebrated every year to promote programs and issues regarding education, advocacy, awareness, and the inclusion of children with Down syndrome. Down Moms of Laredo and the parents of students who attend Bonnie Garcia addressed the audience to promote kindness and acceptance.
Mayor Pete Saenz, Judge Tano Tijerina, and City Council members Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. (Dist. 1) and Vidal Rodriguez (Dist. 2), also shared their personal stories with the audience. The Special Education classes at Bonnie Garcia students performed in honor of their special celebration and followed the performance with a balloon release. United ISD wishes to promote understanding, kindness, and acceptance of all children.
