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World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day

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

Published: 27th January, 2021

Updated: 16th March, 2021

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COVID-19 response

COVID-19 response

DSi’s crucial work is needed now, more than ever. The COVID-19 pandemic requires a specific and vital response by our community. Read more

Published: 21st July, 2020

Updated: 25th March, 2021

Author: Anna Sands

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: 19th January, 2021

Author: Nathan Rowe

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: 19th March, 2021

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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

International advocacy

International advocacy

We advocate for the rights of people with Down syndrome and disabilities through international advocacy channels. Read more

Published: 15th June, 2018

Updated: 17th February, 2020

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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. Read more

Published: 15th June, 2018

Updated: 11th June, 2020

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  • Buy our LotsOfSocks

    Buy our LotsOfSocks

    All funds raised from the sales of these socks help fund our work improving quality of life for people with Down syndrome around the world.

  • T21RS - COVID-19 vaccination

    T21RS - COVID-19 vaccination

    WATCH the T21Research Society webinar presenting scientific evidence supporting COVID-19 vaccination prioritisation for people with Down syndrome.

  • WATCH - Connect for World Down Syndrome Day in Africa

    WATCH - Connect for World Down Syndrome Day in Africa

    The Africa Down Syndrome Network encourage the global Down syndrome community to #CONNECT in response to the impact of COVID-19 on persons with Down syndrome in education and health.

  • DSi announces first official translation of education guidelines in French

    DSi announces first official translation of education guidelines in French

    DSi is delighted to have worked with Inclusion Down in Belgium to make our education guidelines accessible to French speakers.

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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.

  • World Down Syndrome Day

    World Down Syndrome Day

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

  • Middle East

    Middle East

  • 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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