Overview
- Down Catalunya launched “Igual que tú,” a campaign that reverses roles to expose everyday infantilizing attitudes and to press for autonomy.
- Employment remains a central gap, with organizations reporting that only about one in five people with Down syndrome secure a job despite support models.
- Local governments and groups marked the day with concrete actions, including a municipal plenary in Toledo, inclusive activities in Ica, and mismatched-sock awareness efforts at DIF Morelia.
- Personal testimonies, such as Argentine dancer and model Eva Morales, underscore barriers like job instability, rushed or dismissive treatment, and limited paths to independent living.
- Advocates flag unresolved policy needs, from a pending accessibility law in Castilla-La Mancha to Argentina’s long-delayed humanized diagnosis bill and low pay that strains support staffing.