Be heard on World Down Syndrome Day

It is time to be heard!

With World Down Syndrome Day approaching you might be thinking about the messages that you want to share.

We have produced an easy read self-advocacy guide to help you on your way.

Easy Read Self-advocacy Guide

Find out whats happening for World Down Syndrome Day 2021:

World Down Syndrome Day

Latest

Best Practices in the Employment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities: A Case Study of Uganda

This webinar discusses a case study report which examines the barriers faced by persons with intellectual disabilities in accessing employment in Uganda.
Best Practices in the Employment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities: A Case Study of Kenya

This webinar discusses a case study report which examines the barriers faced by persons with intellectual disabilities in accessing employment in Kenya.
World Down Syndrome Day celebrations in Geneva 2023

Self-advocates with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities will speak up about Easy-to-Understand Communication.
WEBINAR - employment in Uganda

Join us with Inclusion Uganda to learn about best practices in the employment of persons with intellectual disabilities.

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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.
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.
Oman health training

Completed project training doctors and nurses in Oman to become trainers of other health professionals.
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.
Improve lives with your support!

We need your support to continue our work improving the lives of people with Down syndrome. Donate today.
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.
What job do you do?

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

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