Events

World Down Syndrome Congress 2024

Down Syndrome Australia invites you to the 15th World Down Syndrome Congress in Brisbane. Register today! Read more

WEBINAR - employment in Nigeria

Join us with Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria to learn about best practices in the employment of persons with intellectual disabilities. Read more

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Time to transform care and support systems

On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3rd of December 2023, we call for the establishment of human rights-based support and care systems.
WDSD 2024 Campaign - Health Equity

For World Down Syndrome Day 2024, the Down Syndrome International Network calls for Health Equity for People with Disabilities.
Bridge Alumni Reference Group

DSi is supporting self-advocates with intellectual disabilities to improve Bridge training - a program that helps advocates speak up for the rights of people with disabilities.
The World Down Syndrome Awards

We are happy to share the 2023 World Down Syndrome Awardees. Congratulations to all!

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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.
Learning profile of a person with Down syndrome
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

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

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

T21RS have published data from a survey of nearly 2000 vaccinated individuals with Down syndrome.
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.

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