October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month and you might be surprised to hear that people with Down syndrome go to college… succeed at jobs… contribute to the arts… and enjoy fulfilling lives! But negative stereotypes can limit opportunities for people with Down syndrome… preventing them from reaching their full potential. You can open doors for people with Down syndrome and start a chain reaction of acceptance and inclusion in your community by joining the Silicon Valley Down Syndrome Network’s Buddy Walk on October 21st at Lake Cunningham Park in San Jose. Learn more and register at BayAreaBuddyWalk.org.