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February 2020 Impact Report (PDF)

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The Ambassador Committee

We work with a team of Ambassadors who guide our work and give us feedback.
Meetings: Running a focus group about health equity

These are meetings for people and organisations interested in running a focus group on health equity for people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities as part of the health equity consultation.
How to wash your hands.
World Autism Awareness Day 2024

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.

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Spending your money

The donations we receive are all used to support our work. See examples of how we spend it and view our annual reports.
Turkey self-advocacy

Completed self-advocacy project. An example of how we use your money to build capacity of national organisations to support people with Down syndrome.
Accountability, transparency and performance

We are fully accountable to our members, supporters and partners. See how we plan, deliver and update and read our policies.
Supporter promise

See the commitment we make to our supporters to ensure we can meet your expectations.

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Myths and facts

Being clear on myths associated with Down syndrome and compare them to the facts.
Use of terminology

What to say and what not to say about Down syndrome.
Learning profile of a person with Down syndrome
Education Guidelines

Through our international guidelines and wider education activities, we are enabling people with Down syndrome to achieve their full potential.
Oman health training

Completed project training doctors and nurses in Oman to become trainers of other health professionals.
Improve lives with your support!

We need your support to continue our work improving the lives of people with Down syndrome. Donate today.
With Us Not For Us - World Down Syndrome Day 2023

Our global network of people with Down syndrome calls for a commitment to 'With Us Not For Us' on WDSD 2023.
Down Syndrome International statement on Ukraine conflict

Down Syndrome International (DSi) is calling on all parties involved in the current conflict in Ukraine to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law.
What job do you do?

We asked people with Down syndrome to tell us about their job.
The World Down Syndrome Awards

We are happy to share the 2023 World Down Syndrome Awardees. Congratulations to all!

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