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Our work

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

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: 22nd July, 2020

Author: Andrew Boys

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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: 12th January, 2021

Author: Nathan Rowe

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  • Current projects
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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: 26th May, 2020

Author: Nathan Rowe

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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: 2nd June, 2020

Author:

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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: 26th May, 2020

Author: Nathan Rowe

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Education

Education

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 January, 2021

Author:

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  • Global initiatives
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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: 22nd December, 2020

Author:

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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: 26th May, 2020

Author: Nathan Rowe

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  • Global initiatives
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  • DSi Education Project  toolkits 1,2&3

    DSi Education Project toolkits 1,2&3

    We are delighted to announce that the first set of toolkits are ready and can be used to help you to get the most out of the Guidelines.

  • CONNECT for WDSD 2021

    CONNECT for WDSD 2021

    WDSD is a unique annual opportunity for the global Down syndrome community to connect. We want you to CONNECT for WDSD 2021. Find out how you can get involved…

  • COVID-19 advocacy in Rwanda

    COVID-19 advocacy in Rwanda

    Rwanda Down Syndrome Organisation ran a training on COVID-19 for people with Down syndrome, including learning about social distancing and other ways to reduce the risk of transmission.

  • Human Rights Training - Tajikistan

    Human Rights Training - Tajikistan

    We recently ran online human rights training with parents and family members in Tajikistan and with organisations representing persons with Down syndrome there.

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  • Asia Pacific

    Asia Pacific

  • Europe

    Europe

  • 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.

  • Statement by DSi on the killing of Nathaniel Julius

    Statement by DSi on the killing of Nathaniel Julius

    We hope the tragic death of Nathaniel will lead governments worldwide to take the proactive steps necessary to prevent this from happening again.

  • Middle East

    Middle East

  • World Down Syndrome Day

    World Down Syndrome Day

    21 March is World Down Syndrome Day, when the Down syndrome community create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome.

  • Africa

    Africa

  • 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.

  • Cancellation of WDSD events in New York and Geneva due to global COVID-19 situation

    Cancellation of WDSD events in New York and Geneva due to global COVID-19 situation

    It is with deep regret that Down Syndrome International announces today the cancellation of the WDSD conferences in New York and Geneva.

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