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
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
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
We are proud to have supported our network member, CoorDown, with their international awareness campaign, 'Assume That I Can'. Read more
Join us at the United Nations in New York as we launch our new Health Equity project. Hear from self-advocates, supporters, government and UN officials and NGO representatives as they share knowledge, experience, and good practice. Read more
On World Down Syndrome Day (21 March), people with Down syndrome and those who live and work with them throughout the world organise and participate in activities and events to raise awareness. Together we create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with Down syndrome. Read more
Bridget Snedden reflects on our remarkable journey in 2023. Read more
On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3rd of December 2023, we call for the establishment of human rights-based support and care systems. Read more
We are working with Humanity & Inclusion to find out more about health equity for people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities, so we know what needs to change. Read more
DSi is supporting self-advocates with intellectual disabilities to improve Bridge training - a program that helps advocates speak up for the rights of people with disabilities. Read more
We are happy to share the 2023 World Down Syndrome Awardees. Congratulations to all! Read more
The awards committee, which included people with Down syndrome and their family members from around the world, have chosen 5 awardees for the 2023 awards. Read more
As a member of the International Disability Alliance, we share the views in this statement. Read more
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We are delighted to share our brand new strategy which will guide our work for the next 10 years. Read more
Down Syndrome International was established in 1993. This year we celebrate 30 years of inclusion advocacy! Read more
Down Syndrome Awareness Month is a month-long observance in October to raise awareness of Down syndrome and to advocate for the rights and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Read more
This is our plan of how we will make the world better. Read more
The congress team welcomes people with Down syndrome, academics, practitioners, family members and support people to submit a summary of what they would like to present at the event. Read more
We are training a new group of self-advocates with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities, to become consultants on inclusive organisations. Read more
The Listen Include Respect UK project aims to train a new group of self-advocates with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities, to become consultants on inclusive organisations. Read more
The Down's Syndrome Association is building on our Inclusive Education project to share resources to support teachers, SENCOs, school leaders and people who have Down’s Syndrome and their families. Read more