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World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day

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. Read more

Published: 10th December, 2021

Updated: 17th March, 2022

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COVID-19 response

COVID-19 response

DSi’s crucial work is needed now, more than ever. The COVID-19 pandemic requires a specific and vital response by our community. Read more

Published: 21st July, 2020

Updated: 17th March, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Inclusive participation

Inclusive participation

We are developing guidelines with Inclusion International on the inclusive participation of people with intellectual disabilities. Read more

Published: 20th May, 2020

Updated: 17th March, 2022

Author: Nathan Rowe

Education Guidelines

Education Guidelines

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

Published: 25th September, 2018

Updated: 11th May, 2022

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Health

Health

We are developing clinical consensus guidelines for people with Down syndrome of all ages in specific areas of medicine. Read more

Published: 19th September, 2018

Updated: 17th March, 2022

Author: Nathan Rowe

International advocacy

International advocacy

We advocate for the rights of people with Down syndrome and disabilities through international advocacy channels. Read more

Published: 15th June, 2018

Updated: 17th February, 2020

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World Down Syndrome Congress

World Down Syndrome Congress

The global meeting point for everyone with an interest in Down syndrome, coming to Dubai in 2021 and Brisbane in 2024. Read more

Published: 15th June, 2018

Updated: 12th May, 2022

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  • Listen Include Respect: LAUNCHED!

    Listen Include Respect: LAUNCHED!

    The Listen Include Respect guidelines will help organisations of all types to be more inclusive of people with disabilities.

  • Curbing the impact of COVID-19

    Curbing the impact of COVID-19

    Around the world, people with Down syndrome were left behind in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is what our members were doing to advocate for their rights now and into the future.

  • Bridget Snedden honoured as an Officer in New Zealand Order of Merit

    Bridget Snedden honoured as an Officer in New Zealand Order of Merit

    The President of DSi has been recognised for services to people with learning disabilities in the Queen's Birthday Honours.

  • My perspective international photography competition 2022

    My perspective international photography competition 2022

    Since 2010, outstanding images by photographers from around the globe have been celebrated in this unique competition that enables people who have Down syndrome to show us how they see the world.

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  • Myths and facts

    Myths and facts

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

  • Use of terminology

    Use of terminology

    What to say and what not to say about Down syndrome.

  • Learning profile of a person with Down syndrome

  • Education Guidelines

    Education Guidelines

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

  • World Down Syndrome Day

    World Down Syndrome Day

    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.

  • COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for people with Down syndrome

    COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for people with Down syndrome

    T21RS have published data from a survey of nearly 2000 vaccinated individuals with Down syndrome.

  • Down Syndrome International statement on Ukraine conflict

    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.

  • Improve lives with your support!

    Improve lives with your support!

    We need your support to continue our work improving the lives of people with Down syndrome. Donate today.

  • What job do you do?

    What job do you do?

    We asked people with Down syndrome to tell us about their job.

  • World Down Syndrome Congress

    World Down Syndrome Congress

    The global meeting point for everyone with an interest in Down syndrome, coming to Dubai in 2021 and Brisbane in 2024.

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