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  • Virtual WDSD side event in Geneva

    Virtual WDSD side event in Geneva

    Led by people with Down syndrome, this is the virtual World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) side event at United Nations Geneva. Read more

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    Virtual WDSD Conference in New York

    The virtual World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) Conference at United Nations New York. We will discuss the theme for WDSD 2021 #CONNECT Read more

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    International Day of Education 2021

    We celebrate the learning heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic Read more

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Connect for World Down Syndrome Day in Africa

Connect for World Down Syndrome Day in Africa

Join Africa Down Syndrome Network and partners for this virtual event to #CONNECT for World Down Syndrome Day Read more

Start: 23rd March, 2021 at 9:00am

End: 23rd March, 2021 at 12:00pm

Published: 16th March, 2021

Updated: 22nd March, 2021

Author: Andrew Boys

Location: Online

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World Down Syndrome Day 2021

World Down Syndrome Day 2021

Join us to promote full inclusion on World Down Syndrome Day, 21 March 2021, as we encourage YOU to #CONNECT. Read more

Start: 21st March, 2021 at 12:00am

End: 21st March, 2021 at 12:00am

Published: 30th January, 2021

Updated: 18th March, 2021

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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Virtual WDSD side event in Geneva

Virtual WDSD side event in Geneva

Led by people with Down syndrome, this is the virtual World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) side event at United Nations Geneva. Read more

Start: 19th March, 2021 at 1:30pm

End: 19th March, 2021 at 2:30pm

Published: 30th January, 2021

Updated: 19th March, 2021

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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Virtual WDSD Conference in New York

Virtual WDSD Conference in New York

The virtual World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) Conference at United Nations New York. We will discuss the theme for WDSD 2021 #CONNECT Read more

Start: 17th March, 2021 at 2:00pm

End: 19th March, 2021 at 4:30pm

Published: 30th January, 2021

Updated: 19th March, 2021

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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Conectar para Incluir - DMSD @ OEA

Conectar para Incluir - DMSD @ OEA

Por primera vez, la Organización de los Estados Americanos, OEA, celebra el Día Mundial del síndrome de Down con el webinario "Conectar para Incluir" Read more

Start: 16th March, 2021 at 3:00pm

End: 16th March, 2021 at 5:00pm

Published: 12th March, 2021

Updated: 17th March, 2021

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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What changed for us in 2020? National Representatives with Down Syndrome event

What changed for us in 2020? National Representatives with Down Syndrome event

The DSi National Representatives with Down syndrome will be sharing the stories of over 100 people with Down syndrome from 14 countries. Read more

Start: 15th March, 2021 at 8:00am

End: 15th March, 2021 at 3:00pm

Published: 4th March, 2021

Updated: 16th March, 2021

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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21 Day Challenge for World Down Syndrome Day

21 Day Challenge for World Down Syndrome Day

From 1st to 21st March we will send you daily messages to help you learn about, advocate for and support people with Down syndrome. Read more

Start: 1st March, 2021 at 12:00am

End: 21st March, 2021 at 12:00am

Published: 20th January, 2021

Updated: 9th March, 2021

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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International Day of Education 2021

International Day of Education 2021

We celebrate the learning heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic Read more

Start: 25th January, 2021 at 12:00am

End: 25th January, 2021 at 12:00am

Published: 16th November, 2020

Updated: 13th March, 2021

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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Families taking action for inclusion - Virtual summit

Families taking action for inclusion - Virtual summit

Make your voice heard at Inclusion International’s Virtual Summit for Families on December 8, 2020. Read more

Start: 8th December, 2020 at 12:00am

End: 8th December, 2020 at 11:00pm

Published: 27th November, 2020

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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Conference of State Parties 2020 - our virtual side event

Conference of State Parties 2020 - our virtual side event

Watch the recording from our side event at COSP where the Listen Include Respect team present International Guidelines for Inclusive Participation Read more

Start: 4th December, 2020 at 8:30am

End: 4th December, 2020 at 9:45am

Published: 24th November, 2020

Updated: 16th January, 2021

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday

Save the date! #GivingTuesday is December 1 and we are proud to be a part of this global celebration of giving. Read more

Start: 1st December, 2020 at 12:00am

End: 1st December, 2020 at 11:45pm

Published: 18th November, 2020

Updated: 3rd December, 2020

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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World Children's Day 2020

World Children's Day 2020

We celebrate our children who make the world sparkle! Read more

Start: 20th November, 2020 at 12:00am

End: 20th November, 2020 at 12:00am

Published: 16th November, 2020

Updated: 16th January, 2021

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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Webinar - How I like to be supported to speak for myself

Webinar - How I like to be supported to speak for myself

"Our voices are loud and clear" - Spend some time learning from our National Representatives with Down syndrome about self advocacy and the role of support. Read more

Start: 23rd October, 2020 at 3:00pm

End: 23rd October, 2020 at 4:00pm

Published: 7th September, 2020

Updated: 23rd November, 2020

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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International Day of Sign Languages 2020

International Day of Sign Languages 2020

Share your sign language story with us to promote better communication for people with Down syndrome Read more

Start: 23rd September, 2020 at 12:00am

End: 23rd September, 2020 at 12:00am

Published: 17th September, 2020

Updated: 24th September, 2020

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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Webinar - International Guidelines for the Education of Learners with Down Syndrome and how they can make a positive impact

Webinar - International Guidelines for the Education of Learners with Down Syndrome and how they can make a positive impact

Watch our webinar about the International Guidelines for the Education of Learners with Down Syndrome and how they can make a positive impact Read more

Start: 16th September, 2020 at 11:00am

End: 16th September, 2020 at 12:00pm

Published: 7th September, 2020

Updated: 15th October, 2020

Author: Andrew Boys

Location: Online

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Little by little matching campaign

Little by little matching campaign

Join us for the Global Giving #LittleByLittle campaign. With 50% matching on all donations up to $50, BIG change can come from lots of little acts of kindness. Read more

Start: 14th September, 2020 at 12:00am

End: 18th September, 2020 at 12:00am

Published: 24th August, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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Webinar - Fundraising before and after COVID-19

Webinar - Fundraising before and after COVID-19

The fourth in our COVID-19 webinar series - DSi explore how COVID-19 has impacted fundraising and discuss alternative strategies to bring in money during this time. Read more

Start: 10th July, 2020 at 12:00am

End: 10th July, 2020 at 12:00am

Published: 18th June, 2020

Updated: 17th July, 2020

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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Webinar - Accessible information: How to create easy read materials

Webinar - Accessible information: How to create easy read materials

The third in our COVID-19 webinar series - DSi talk to member organisations about inclusive participation and producing accessible information. Read more

Start: 21st May, 2020 at 12:00am

End: 21st May, 2020 at 12:00am

Published: 18th June, 2020

Updated: 19th June, 2020

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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Webinar - How to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic

Webinar - How to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic

The second in our COVID-19 webinar series - DSi member organisations tell us how they have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

Start: 7th May, 2020 at 12:00am

End: 7th May, 2020 at 12:00am

Published: 18th June, 2020

Updated: 19th June, 2020

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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Webinar - COVID-19 global response of Down syndrome community

Webinar - COVID-19 global response of Down syndrome community

The first in our COVID-19 webinar series - we speak to our member organisations about how the pandemic is affecting people with Down syndrome in their country. Read more

Start: 23rd April, 2020 at 12:00am

End: 23rd April, 2020 at 12:00am

Published: 18th June, 2020

Updated: 19th June, 2020

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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Exmouth Does World Down Syndrome Day (postponed)

Exmouth Does World Down Syndrome Day (postponed)

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Start: 21st March, 2020 at 2:00pm

End: 21st March, 2020 at 6:00pm

Published: 27th January, 2020

Updated: 28th May, 2020

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Ocean Suite at Ocean, Queen's Drive, Exmouth, EX8 2AY

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WDSD @ United Nations 2020 Virtual Event

WDSD @ United Nations 2020 Virtual Event

Watch the [email protected] 2020 virtual event back on Facebook or via our dedicated blog. Read more

Start: 20th March, 2020 at 2:00pm

End: 20th March, 2020 at 4:00pm

Published: 9th March, 2020

Updated: 20th March, 2020

Author: Andrew Boys

Location: Down Syndrome International, Langdon Down Centre, 2A Langdon Park, Teddington, TW11 9PS

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    Buy our LotsOfSocks

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  • 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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    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.

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    Middle East

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    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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