What is Down syndrome?

In their own words

People with Down syndrome answer your questions about Down syndrome. Read more

Myths and facts

Being clear on myths associated with Down syndrome and compare them to the facts. Read more

Use of terminology

What to say and what not to say about Down syndrome. Read more

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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

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

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 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
Europe
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

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

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
Africa
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.
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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