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Country based projects

Inclusive education: a pilot study in the UK

Inclusive education: a pilot study in the UK

We are working in collaboration with the Down’s Syndrome Association (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) and Down's Syndrome Scotland, to promote quality, inclusive education for all learners in the United Kingdom including learners with Down syndrome. Read more

Published: 4th October, 2021

Updated: 27th April, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Inclusive Employment Case Study and Webinars

Inclusive Employment Case Study and Webinars

We are developing a case study and webinars on best practices in the inclusive employment of persons with intellectual disabilities Read more

Published: 19th January, 2021

Updated: 20th February, 2022

Author: Nathan Rowe

Employment advocacy in Bangladesh

Employment advocacy in Bangladesh

We are supporting self-advocates in Bangladesh to advocate for employment opportunities Read more

Published: 19th January, 2021

Updated: 2nd February, 2022

Author: Nathan Rowe

Employment advocacy in Africa

Employment advocacy in Africa

We are training Down syndrome organisations in Africa to support self-advocates to fight for employment opportunities. Read more

Published: 16th December, 2020

Updated: 20th February, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Tajikistan advocacy

Tajikistan advocacy

We are supporting Nazari Digar to run an advocacy campaign for the rights of people with Down syndrome in Tajikistan. Read more

Published: 16th November, 2020

Updated: 4th October, 2021

Author: Nathan Rowe

Inclusive participation with CAST

Inclusive participation with CAST

DSi is working with the UK Down's Syndrome Association to find out how people with Down syndrome can be supported to participate remotely. Read more

Published: 6th October, 2020

Updated: 20th February, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Kosovo self-advocacy

Kosovo self-advocacy

We are supporting Down Syndrome Kosova to start and run a self-advocacy group for people with Down syndrome. Read more

Published: 10th October, 2019

Updated: 14th October, 2019

Author: Anna Sands

UAE self-advocacy

UAE self-advocacy

We are supporting Emirates Down Syndrome Association to start and run a self-advocacy group for people with Down syndrome. Read more

Published: 10th October, 2019

Updated: 14th October, 2019

Author: Anna Sands

Guatemala parent support

Guatemala parent support

We are working with Asociacion Guatemalteca para el Sindrome de Down to provide training and emotional support to parents of babies and young children with Down syndrome Read more

Published: 26th September, 2018

Updated: 24th October, 2019

Author: Nathan Rowe

Bangladesh self-advocacy

Bangladesh self-advocacy

We are supporting people with Down syndrome in Bangladesh to start and run a self-advocacy group. Read more

Published: 24th September, 2018

Updated: 14th October, 2019

Author: Nathan Rowe

Nigeria self-advocacy

Nigeria self-advocacy

We are supporting people with Down syndrome in Nigeria to start and run a self-advocacy group. Read more

Published: 23rd September, 2018

Updated: 14th October, 2019

Author: Nathan Rowe

Rwanda organisation support

Rwanda organisation support

We supported the establishment of Rwanda Down Syndrome Organisation (RDSO) and we are now helping them to develop their activities and grow as an organisation. Read more

Published: 23rd September, 2018

Updated: 21st June, 2021

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Nepal early development

Nepal early development

Completed project training parents from remote areas of Nepal to help them support the early development of their children. Read more

Published: 22nd September, 2018

Updated: 24th October, 2019

Author: Nathan Rowe

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. Read more

Published: 21st September, 2018

Updated: 14th October, 2019

Author:

Peru parent support

Peru parent support

Completed project holding meetings to provide new parents of children with Down syndrome with support and information. Read more

Published: 20th September, 2018

Updated: 14th October, 2019

Author:

Oman health training

Oman health training

Completed project training doctors and nurses in Oman to become trainers of other health professionals. Read more

Published: 19th September, 2018

Updated: 14th October, 2019

Author:

Tajikistan early development

Tajikistan early development

Completed project training parents, teachers and other professionals on early development and primary education. Read more

Published: 18th September, 2018

Updated: 14th October, 2019

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    Introducing Kami

    Meet Kami - the world's first virtual influencer with Down syndrome, on a mission to revolutionise the digital world!

  • World Down Syndrome Congress 2024

    World Down Syndrome Congress 2024

    Down Syndrome Australia invites you to the 15th World Down Syndrome Congress in Brisbane. Register your interest today!

  • Universal Design for Learning

    Universal Design for Learning

    UDL helps teachers to address the needs of all students in the classroom at the same time!

  • The first official World Down Syndrome Day in Zambia

    The first official World Down Syndrome Day in Zambia

    For the first time in 2022, the Government of Zambia recognises World Down Syndrome Day as an official calendar day.

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  • Myths and facts

    Myths and facts

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

  • World Down Syndrome Day programme 2022

    World Down Syndrome Day programme 2022

    We have an exciting programme of webinars for you to join on World Down Syndrome Day as we ask what #InclusionMeans. Please join us and share the key messages from the events.

  • 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.

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