HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (WLS) -- An effort to increase acceptance and appreciation for people with Down syndrome kicked off Tuesday with a party.
GiGi's Playhouse in Hoffman Estates is launching a social media campaign. The goal is to share a picture of someone with Down syndrome each day for 321 days to increase acceptance and appreciation of individuals with Down syndrome.
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Tuesday is World Down Syndrome Day.
More than 450,000 individuals with Down syndrome live in the U.S. GiGi's Playhouse offers 50,000 free program sessions across its network per year.