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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

Situations of risk and humanitarian action

Situations of risk and humanitarian action

We work to fight discrimination people with Down syndrome face during situations of risk and humanitarian crises Read more

Published: 26th May, 2020

Updated: 21st July, 2021

Author: Andrew Boys

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

Self-advocacy

Self-advocacy

We support self-advocates and train national Down syndrome organisations to run self-advocacy groups. Read more

Published: 1st October, 2018

Updated: 17th March, 2022

Author: Nathan Rowe

Organisation support

Organisation support

We provide training to Down syndrome organisations around the world to improve their ability to support people with Down syndrome. Read more

Published: 30th September, 2018

Updated: 21st July, 2021

Author:

Early development and parent support

Early development and parent support

We provide training and information to parents and professionals on early development and Down syndrome. Read more

Published: 27th September, 2018

Updated: 21st July, 2021

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

Author:

Employment

Employment

Contributing towards the inclusive employment of persons with Down syndrome and supporting our members to advocate for inclusive employment. Read more

Published: 21st September, 2018

Updated: 17th March, 2022

Author:

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

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  • Introducing Kami

    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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