UNITED NATIONS ADOPTS WDSD RESOLUTION

Down Syndrome International is delighted to announce that a resolution to designate 21 March as “World Down Syndrome Day” was adopted by the United Nations on Thursday 10 November 2011.

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JOIN US AT WDSC 2012 - REDUCED FEES!

DSi encourages you to submit papers and participate in the 11th World Down Syndrome Congress in South Africa in 2012. The "Big Five" themes are Rights, Education, Social Participation, Health and Employment.

WDSC 2012 CALL FOR PAPERS!

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MAKE A DONATION TO DSi

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At the click of this button. To learn more about what DSi will spend your money on please click on the link below.

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OUR PEOPLE

Meet DSi's team of Board Members, International Advisors, Ambassadors and Patrons.

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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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