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Country based projects

Inclusive education: a pilot study in the UK

Inclusive education: a pilot study in the UK

We worked in collaboration with the Down’s Syndrome Association (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) and Down's Syndrome Scotland, to promote quality, inclusive education for all learners in the United Kingdom including learners with Down syndrome. Read more

Published: 4th October, 2021

Updated: 24th October, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Inclusive Employment Case Study and Webinars

Inclusive Employment Case Study and Webinars

We are developing a case study and webinars on best practices in the inclusive employment of persons with intellectual disabilities Read more

Published: 19th January, 2021

Updated: 3rd November, 2022

Author: Nathan Rowe

Employment advocacy in Bangladesh

Employment advocacy in Bangladesh

We are supporting self-advocates in Bangladesh to advocate for employment opportunities Read more

Published: 19th January, 2021

Updated: 2nd February, 2022

Author: Nathan Rowe

Employment advocacy in Africa

Employment advocacy in Africa

We are training Down syndrome organisations in Africa to support self-advocates to fight for employment opportunities. Read more

Published: 16th December, 2020

Updated: 18th January, 2023

Author: Anna Sands

Tajikistan advocacy

Tajikistan advocacy

We are supporting Nazari Digar to run an advocacy campaign for the rights of people with Down syndrome in Tajikistan. Read more

Published: 16th November, 2020

Updated: 4th October, 2021

Author: Nathan Rowe

Inclusive participation with CAST

Inclusive participation with CAST

DSi is working with the UK Down's Syndrome Association to find out how people with Down syndrome can be supported to participate remotely. Read more

Published: 6th October, 2020

Updated: 20th February, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Kosovo self-advocacy

Kosovo self-advocacy

We are supporting Down Syndrome Kosova to start and run a self-advocacy group for people with Down syndrome. Read more

Published: 10th October, 2019

Updated: 14th October, 2019

Author: Anna Sands

UAE self-advocacy

UAE self-advocacy

We are supporting Emirates Down Syndrome Association to start and run a self-advocacy group for people with Down syndrome. Read more

Published: 10th October, 2019

Updated: 14th October, 2019

Author: Anna Sands

Guatemala parent support

Guatemala parent support

We are working with Asociacion Guatemalteca para el Sindrome de Down to provide training and emotional support to parents of babies and young children with Down syndrome Read more

Published: 26th September, 2018

Updated: 24th October, 2019

Author: Nathan Rowe

Bangladesh self-advocacy

Bangladesh self-advocacy

We are supporting people with Down syndrome in Bangladesh to start and run a self-advocacy group. Read more

Published: 24th September, 2018

Updated: 14th October, 2019

Author: Nathan Rowe

Nigeria self-advocacy

Nigeria self-advocacy

We are supporting people with Down syndrome in Nigeria to start and run a self-advocacy group. Read more

Published: 23rd September, 2018

Updated: 14th October, 2019

Author: Nathan Rowe

Rwanda organisation support

Rwanda organisation support

We supported the establishment of Rwanda Down Syndrome Organisation (RDSO) and we are now helping them to develop their activities and grow as an organisation. Read more

Published: 23rd September, 2018

Updated: 21st June, 2021

Author:

Nepal early development

Nepal early development

Completed project training parents from remote areas of Nepal to help them support the early development of their children. Read more

Published: 22nd September, 2018

Updated: 24th October, 2019

Author: Nathan Rowe

Turkey self-advocacy

Completed self-advocacy project. An example of how we use your money to build capacity of national organisations to support people with Down syndrome. Read more

Published: 21st September, 2018

Updated: 14th October, 2019

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Peru parent support

Peru parent support

Completed project holding meetings to provide new parents of children with Down syndrome with support and information. Read more

Published: 20th September, 2018

Updated: 14th October, 2019

Author:

Oman health training

Oman health training

Completed project training doctors and nurses in Oman to become trainers of other health professionals. Read more

Published: 19th September, 2018

Updated: 14th October, 2019

Author:

Tajikistan early development

Tajikistan early development

Completed project training parents, teachers and other professionals on early development and primary education. Read more

Published: 18th September, 2018

Updated: 14th October, 2019

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  • Organisation members

    Organisation members

    We work with a network of organisations worldwide representing their country at DSi.

  • Mexico

    Mexico

    Read about the current situation in Mexico

  • France

    France

    Read about the current situation in France.

  • Australia

    Australia

    Read about the current situation in Australia.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Oman health training

    Oman health training

    Completed project training doctors and nurses in Oman to become trainers of other health professionals.

  • 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.

  • With Us Not For Us - World Down Syndrome Day 2023

    With Us Not For Us - World Down Syndrome Day 2023

    Our global network of people with Down syndrome calls for a commitment to 'With Us Not For Us' on WDSD 2023.

  • 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.

  • What job do you do?

    What job do you do?

    We asked people with Down syndrome to tell us about their job.

  • 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.

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