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World Down Syndrome Congress 2024

World Down Syndrome Congress 2024

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

Start: 31st July, 2024 at 12:00am

End: 3rd August, 2024 at 11:00pm

Published: 12th May, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Southbank, Brisbane

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Inclusive Education webinar for parents

Inclusive Education webinar for parents

Join us to learn about the benefits of inclusive education for your child and how you can advocate for this. Read more

Start: 23rd May, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 23rd May, 2022 at 11:30am

Published: 7th April, 2022

Updated: 12th April, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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#InclusionMeans at United Nations New York

#InclusionMeans at United Nations New York

Join us virtually at the United Nations in New York as we discuss what Inclusion Means Read more

Start: 21st March, 2022 at 3:00pm

End: 21st March, 2022 at 8:00pm

Published: 18th February, 2022

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Location: United Nations, New York, NY 10017

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#InclusionMeans at United Nations Geneva

#InclusionMeans at United Nations Geneva

Join us virtually at the United Nations in Geneva as self-advocates tell us what Inclusion Means Read more

Start: 21st March, 2022 at 1:00pm

End: 21st March, 2022 at 2:00pm

Published: 18th February, 2022

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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Initial teacher education 'Inclusive Education' webinar

Initial teacher education 'Inclusive Education' webinar

A discussion on the concept of 'Inclusive Education', the inclusion of children with special educational needs and disabilities, and effective practice in the classroom. Read more

Start: 21st March, 2022 at 11:30am

End: 21st March, 2021 at 1:00pm

Published: 3rd March, 2022

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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#InclusionMeans with the DSi Ambassadors

#InclusionMeans with the DSi Ambassadors

Join our Ambassadors as they explain what inclusion is like in their country. Read more

Start: 21st March, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 21st March, 2022 at 11:00am

Published: 18th February, 2022

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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Inclusive Education: Making it happen

Inclusive Education: Making it happen

The Inclusive Education Working Group of the Global Action on Disability Network will launch this new document and answer questions about Inclusive Education. Read more

Start: 16th February, 2022 at 9:00pm

End: 16th February, 2022 at 10:00pm

Published: 14th February, 2022

Updated: 20th February, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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Global Disability Summit 2022

Global Disability Summit 2022

Join our Listen Include Respect team for our side event to the Global Disability Summit where they will be making sure people with intellectual disabilities can take part and be included in organisations work. Read more

Start: 16th February, 2022 at 12:00am

End: 17th February, 2022 at 11:45pm

Published: 10th January, 2022

Updated: 20th February, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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Global Disability Summit Inclusive Education Thematic Workshop

Global Disability Summit Inclusive Education Thematic Workshop

Join this workshop which aims to build momentum and interest in inclusive education in the lead up to the Global Disability Summit 2022. Read more

Start: 20th January, 2022 at 2:00pm

End: 20th January, 2022 at 3:30pm

Published: 10th January, 2022

Updated: 20th February, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2021

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2021

People with disabilities have the right to raise their voices and be meaningfully included. Read more

Start: 3rd December, 2021 at 12:00am

End: 3rd December, 2021 at 11:00pm

Published: 29th November, 2021

Updated: 20th February, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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World Down Syndrome Congress Dubai 2021

World Down Syndrome Congress Dubai 2021

World Down Syndrome Congress 2021 will be held virtually between 18-20 November 2021, hosted by Emirates Down Syndrome Association. Read more

Start: 18th November, 2021 at 12:00am

End: 20th November, 2021 at 12:00am

Published: 4th April, 2019

Updated: 20th February, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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WEBINAR: School inclusion

WEBINAR: School inclusion

Inclusion ASBL invites you for an evening around the educational inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities in order to inform parents and relatives interested in the theme and to equip professionals in the field of basic education. Read more

Start: 19th October, 2021 at 7:00pm

End: 19th October, 2021 at 8:30pm

Published: 11th October, 2021

Updated: 20th February, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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Meeting: 2nd IDA Global Survey on OPDs Participation.

Meeting: 2nd IDA Global Survey on OPDs Participation.

Knowing about how and when Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPD's) participate is important to make sure 'nothing about us without us'. Read more

Start: 14th October, 2021 at 3:00pm

End: 14th October, 2021 at 5:00pm

Published: 11th October, 2021

Updated: 20th February, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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NZDSA Virtual Down Syndrome Conference

NZDSA Virtual Down Syndrome Conference

The New Zealand DSA this month will celebrate its 40th anniversary by hosting its own Virtual Down Syndrome Conference. The virtual conference will offer a stunning variety of high-profile Kiwi and international expert speakers who will cover a wide range of topics including education, health, speech, relationships, ageing and legal issues. Read more

Start: 5th October, 2021 at 12:00am

End: 30th October, 2021 at 12:00am

Published: 4th October, 2021

Updated: 20th February, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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Virtual London Marathon 2021

Virtual London Marathon 2021

Get in touch for a chance to run in the Virtual Virgin London Marathon 2021. Read more

Start: 3rd October, 2021 at 12:00am

End: 3rd October, 2021 at 11:45pm

Published: 6th May, 2021

Updated: 20th February, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Anywhere in the world

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Inclusion Works webinar series - Inclusive employment

Inclusion Works webinar series - Inclusive employment

Self-advocates talk about the barriers faced and the best practices related to the inclusive employment of persons with intellectual disabilities. Read more

Start: 20th September, 2021 at 9:00am

End: 30th September, 2021 at 5:00pm

Published: 10th September, 2021

Updated: 20th February, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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Down Syndrome South Africa - COVID-19 webinar

Down Syndrome South Africa - COVID-19 webinar

Hear about the lived experiences of people with intellectual disabilities and their families during COVID-19 and what has been learned. Read more

Start: 11th September, 2021 at 9:00am

End: 11th September, 2021 at 11:00am

Published: 8th September, 2021

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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Launch of IDA Technical Paper on Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Launch of IDA Technical Paper on Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Looking at the role of Universal Design for Learning in ensuring inclusive education for all learners. Read more

Start: 9th September, 2021 at 3:30pm

End: 9th September, 2021 at 5:00pm

Published: 8th September, 2021

Updated: 20th February, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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The Care Economy For Persons with Disabilities During The Covid-19 Pandemic And Beyond

The Care Economy For Persons with Disabilities During The Covid-19 Pandemic And Beyond

The World Bank’s Disability Inclusive Development team invites you to this roundtable discussion exploring the care economy within the context of existing emergency care measures and more long-term care systems that are inclusive of persons with disabilities. Read more

Start: 19th August, 2021 at 4:00pm

End: 19th August, 2021 at 5:15pm

Published: 17th August, 2021

Updated: 8th September, 2021

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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Advocating for vaccine prioritisation for people with Down syndrome

Advocating for vaccine prioritisation for people with Down syndrome

This webinar will include advocacy tools and evidence, with presentations from DSi member organisations. Read more

Start: 29th July, 2021 at 3:00pm

End: 29th July, 2021 at 4:00pm

Published: 5th July, 2021

Updated: 20th February, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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Evidence on vaccine prioritisation for people with Down syndrome

Evidence on vaccine prioritisation for people with Down syndrome

This webinar will include an overview of DSi's survey results and presentation and Q&A from Professor André Strydom, President of the Trisomy 21 Research Society (T21RS). Read more

Start: 22nd July, 2021 at 3:00pm

End: 22nd July, 2021 at 4:00pm

Published: 5th July, 2021

Updated: 20th February, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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Right from the start

Right from the start

In the lead up to the launch of a new global partnership strategy for early childhood, join UNESCO and the GEM Report team for the launch of two new publications focused on strengthening quality and inclusive ECCE for the most marginalized children. Read more

Start: 8th July, 2021 at 2:00pm

End: 8th July, 2021 at 3:30pm

Published: 5th July, 2021

Updated: 20th February, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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Bullying involving children and young people with disabilities

Bullying involving children and young people with disabilities

UNESCO and the World Anti-Bullying Forum (WABF) invite you to the third international meeting in a series on bullying. Read more

Start: 6th July, 2021 at 12:00pm

End: 6th July, 2021 at 2:00pm

Published: 1st July, 2021

Updated: 20th February, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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6th IASSIDD Europe Congress

6th IASSIDD Europe Congress

Find out about this scientific congress on the theme, 'Value Diversity', and register to attend online. Read more

Start: 6th July, 2021 at 12:00am

End: 8th July, 2021 at 12:00am

Published: 28th June, 2021

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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    Introducing Kami

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    World Down Syndrome Congress 2024

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    Universal Design for Learning

    UDL helps teachers to address the needs of all students in the classroom at the same time!

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    The first official World Down Syndrome Day in Zambia

    For the first time in 2022, the Government of Zambia recognises World Down Syndrome Day as an official calendar day.

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    Myths and facts

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

  • World Down Syndrome Day programme 2022

    World Down Syndrome Day programme 2022

    We have an exciting programme of webinars for you to join on World Down Syndrome Day as we ask what #InclusionMeans. Please join us and share the key messages from the events.

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    Use of terminology

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

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    Education Guidelines

    Through our international guidelines and wider education activities, we are enabling people with Down syndrome to achieve their full potential.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Down Syndrome International statement on Ukraine conflict

    Down Syndrome International statement on Ukraine conflict

    Down Syndrome International (DSi) is calling on all parties involved in the current conflict in Ukraine to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law.

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    Improve lives with your support!

    We need your support to continue our work improving the lives of people with Down syndrome. Donate today.

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    What job do you do?

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