Global contacts

Find information for and connect with Down syndrome advocacy contacts where you are.

Simply click on the icons in the map below:

or connect with your regional network:

Africa Down Syndrome Network (ADSN)

Rose Mordi - Chair

Ancella Ramjas - Executive Secretary

Asia-Pacific Down Syndrome Federation (APDSF)

Mr N Ramachandran - Chair

VISIT APDSF WEBSITE

European Down Syndrome Association (EDSA)

Dinka Vukovic - President

VISIT EDSA WEBSITE

South and Central America - Federación Iberoamericana de Síndrome de Down (FIADOWN)

Marcelo Varela Vargas - President

VISIT FIADOWN WEBSITE

If you are unable to connect with an organisation in your area please email DSi:

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North America

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South and Central America

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Global Disability Summit Inclusive Education Thematic Workshop

Join this workshop which aims to build momentum and interest in inclusive education in the lead up to the Global Disability Summit 2022.
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.
The right to quality education for learners with disabilities

Watch the International Webinar from UNESCO and Humanity & Inclusion.

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

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