Centre County proclaims October Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Oct 14, 2026

The Centre County Board of Commissioners adopted Proclamation 53 recognizing October as Down Syndrome Awareness Month after a presentation by the Center Region Down Syndrome Society describing community programs, a buddy walk merged with a March 21 event, and advocacy for a 'purple alert.'

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The Centre County Board of Commissioners adopted Proclamation 53 on Oct. 13 proclaiming October 2026 as Down Syndrome Awareness Month in Centre County after a presentation by members of the Center Region Down Syndrome Society.

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