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

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Listen Include Respect: LAUNCHED!

The Listen Include Respect guidelines will help organisations of all types to be more inclusive of people with disabilities.
Curbing the impact of COVID-19

Around the world, people with Down syndrome were left behind in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is what our members were doing to advocate for their rights now and into the future.
Bridget Snedden honoured as an Officer in New Zealand Order of Merit

The President of DSi has been recognised for services to people with learning disabilities in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
My perspective international photography competition 2022

Since 2010, outstanding images by photographers from around the globe have been celebrated in this unique competition that enables people who have Down syndrome to show us how they see the world.

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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.
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 (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.
Improve lives with your support!

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

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

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