Types of project

DSi’s crucial work is needed now, more than ever. See below the types of work we do.

Read our latest project updates in our Global Support Campaign blogs

GLOBAL SUPPORT CAMPAIGN BLOGS

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WDSC 2024 - Call for presentations

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.
New strategy in progress

DSi is working on a new strategy for our organisation. This is essential to make sure we have a clear vision and plan for the next few years.
Training self-advocate consultants on inclusive organisations

We are training a new group of self-advocates with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities, to become consultants on inclusive organisations.
Listen Include Respect UK

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.

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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.
What job do you do?

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

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

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