Some babies are born with a condition called Down syndrome. Individuals with Down syndrome often have medical problems and trouble learning.  Raising public awareness of this common disorder and advocating for acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome are great ways of supporting the families of these individuals. This descriptive comparative-correlational study was conducted to determine the level of communitys awareness and acceptance of individuals with Down syndrome when analyzed according to socio-demographic profile. The researcher-made and validated survey questionnaire was used to gather data from 120 respondents that composed of vendors, drivers, government sectors, barangay officials, and neighbors.  The study utilized mean scores, Pearson-r, and Anova to interpret and analyze all the data gathered. Results revealed that among the four indicators in level of awareness, the rights of children with Down syndrome was rated very high. Moreover, among the indicators in the level of acceptance, participation in religious activities was also rated very high. In addition, the study found a significant relationship between awareness and acceptance of the community towards individuals with Down syndrome. Based on the findings, it is recommended that intervention program should be implied to raise awareness and acceptance results to wide understanding of individuals with Down syndrome so that they can easily accept individuals having this disability.

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