Definition for DOWN SYNDROME
The following definition was approved at DSi Board meeting, Chennai, August 2011:
Down syndrome is a naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement that hasalways been a part of the human condition, being universally present acrossracial, gender or socio-economic lines, and affects approximately one in 800births worldwide, causing intellectual and physical disability andassociated medical issues.
Mathuru Mandir is an institution that offers support to individuals with DOWNS SYNDROME and their families. It was started in 1984 with 6 children and is today catering to children from all over the country and the Middle East.
Mrs. Rekha Ramachandran, the proud mother of Babli Ramachandran who is afflicted by Down Syndrome was primely responsible for the founding of Mathru Mandir.
Vision to facilitate a nurturing and supporting environment both within the family and society for individuals with Down Syndrome.
Mission to provide long term rehabilitative, supportive and therapeutic services for individuals with Down Syndrome.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ON FRIDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2012
Mr.Balbir Singh Meet DSi's Board of Trustees..(Vice-Chair of Trustees) Singapore inaugurates the Down Syndrome Association of Punjab. 21st March 2012 Down Syndrome Awareness Buddy Walk on Marina Beach at Gandhi Statue ( Time : 7.30 - 8.30 AM )
Gathering of Down Syndrome children and Adults with their families, friends and Volunteers from special schools in chennai.
Down Syndrome Awareness Buddy Walk - Postponed to 26 March 2012
Respected Madam,
I sincerely thank you for your best wishes and wonderful support
provided to my son Karthik. My wife Gomathi conveyed the details of
her visit to Mathru Mandir. I attach the copy of Karthik's marksheet
as published in the NIOS website.
I once again thank you profusely for all you are doing for us.
Thanks and best regards,
With respects,
Sarangan Srinivasan
MARK SHEET
