WORLD DOWN SYNDROME CONGRESS 2012 - JOIN US!

The 11th World Down Syndrome Congress will take place in Cape Town, South Africa from 15-17 August 2012 - JOIN US!

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WDSC 2012 - REGISTER TODAY!

Register for the World Down Syndrome Congress and meet self advocates, families, professionals, practitioners and friends!

ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM

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WDSC 2012 - CONGRESS PROGRAMME!

Check out the WDSC 2012 Congress Programme, with many internationally renowned speakers and self advocates.

CONGRESS PROGRAMME

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LET US IN – I WANT TO LEARN!

Down Syndrome International presents the Global Video Event "Let Us In – I Want To Learn!" in partnership with 68 countries for World Down Syndrome Day 2012.

WATCH THE VIDEO NOW

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  • 1“DSi is committed to ensure quality of life and human rights for all people with Down syndrome.”
  • 1“When given the opportunity, they often seem more open and social than other kids.”
    Gabrielle Reece, Fashion Model and American Pro Volleyball Player
  • 1“Our vision is to facilitate a nuturing and supportive environment
    for individuals with Down syndrome.”
  • 1“Invest an abundance of love and the return will be more than you and your family can absorb.”
    H. Claude Werden, M.A.
  • 1“With your help we can provide a platform for people with Down syndrome
    to live full and rewarding lives.”
  • 1“Simon Beresford is a very fit, charming, hard-working man with a real zest for life;
    he also has Down syndrome.”

Welcome to the Down Syndrome International (DSi) website!


We invite you to join our growing community of people with Down syndrome, parents, family members and friends, carers, professionals, practitioners, researchers and organisations.

We hope that you are able to find the information you are looking for. Please feel free to contact our International Office should you require further assistance.

Let us work together to improve quality of life and champion the rights of people with Down syndrome and their communities around the World!

NDSS Times Square Video 2011

Every year, NDSS (USA) reminds the world in a big way about the gifts that people with Down syndrome bring to their communities through a special video presentation on a jumbo screen in the heart of the Times Square in New York City.

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DOWN TV

Visit "Down TV", a website dedicated exclusively to videos about Down syndrome and the latest project of the Invest for Children Foundation.

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INSPIRING STORIES

Lester Magoogan - acclaimed UK artist with a unique perspective.

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