Down Syndrome International (DSi) is profoundly shocked and appalled by the tragic death of Muhammed Bhar in Gaza, as reported by his family. Read more
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We are working with Humanity & Inclusion to find out more about health equity for people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities. Please tell us about health in your country. Read more
Do you love being active? Fancy a challenge? Pick a run, inflatable run or bungee event and get fundraising for Down Syndrome International. Read more
We advocate for every child to have access to inclusive and equitable quality education to enhance their opportunities and quality of life.
We advocate for open, inclusive, and accessible workplaces.
We advocate for everyone to have the right to enjoy the highest attainable standard of health, without discrimination.
We advocate for organisations to include people with disabilities in everything they do.
We support self-advocates and train national Down syndrome organisations to run self-advocacy groups.
21 March is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), the day that the Down syndrome community creates a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome.
We need your support to continue our work improving the lives of people with Down syndrome. Donate today.
Down Syndrome Australia invites you to the 15th World Down Syndrome Congress in Brisbane. Register today!
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We have completed our recommendation report on how to make the Bridge training more accessible for people with intellectual disabilities and Down syndrome. Read more
Our team has been invited to give feedback on the World Health Organisation's 'Health Equity for Persons with Disabilities: a Guide for Action'. Read more
We are proud to announce our new membership of the Partnership for Maternal Newborn and Child Health. Read more
The United Nations, in collaboration with the Institute of Neurodiversity, is hosting a virtual event - Moving from Surviving to Thriving: Autistic individuals share regional perspectives. Read more
Robin and Chaica were invited by the ICCA to describe how to make conferences more inclusive for people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities. Read more