Jessica Bippus

1. DOWN SYNDROME

2. Down Syndrome is a Lifelong
condition in which extra
genetic material
(Chromosome 21) causes
delays in the way a child
develops, both mentally and
physically

3. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS INCLUDE…..
 Low muscle tone
 A single crease across the palm of the hand
 A slightly flattened facial profile and an upward slant
to the eyes

4. Down Syndrome Cannot
be Prevented

5. “Through sports, our
athletes are seeing
themselves for their
abilities, not disabilities”

9. Challenge Them
To New
Abilities!!

12. Help Children
with Down
Syndrome
Feel
EMPOWERED

14. Transform the
lives of those with
intellectual
disabilities

17. “As far as we’re
concerned,
disability means
possibility”

25. With support and
treatment, many
people with Down
syndrome live
happy, productive
lives!

26. “It is amazing
what a person
can do if you
give them a
chance”

27. GET INVOLVED

29. REFERENCES
 Music “hall of Fame,”
The Script Ft. Will IAM
 www.specialolymics.org
 www.kidshealth.org
 www.ndss.org/