WATCH - Connect for World Down Syndrome Day in Africa

The Africa Down Syndrome Network, together with its member organisations, encourage the global Down syndrome community to #CONNECT with each other, with the disability community, with key stakeholders and the general public in response to the impact of COVID-19 on persons with Down syndrome in education and health.


Speakers

  • Ms Rose Mordi, President, Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria and Chairperson, Africa Down Syndrome Network
  • Mr Lefhoko Kesamang, Senior Social Officer, Social Affairs Department, African Union
  • Ms Vanessa Dos Santos, President, Down Syndrome International and Co-Vice Chair, International Disability Alliance
  • Dr Toyin Adenaike, Medical Unit, US Consulate, Nigeria
  • Mr David Bara, Co-Founder, WeCanAccess Ltd, UK
  • Mr AK Dube, CEO, Africa Disability Alliance
  • Ms Sheri Brynard, Self-Advocate, Down Syndrome South Africa
  • Mr George Okudi, Self-Advocate, Uganda Down Syndrome Association
  • Mr Ali Jookhun, President, U-link and Founder, Down Syndrome Association Mauritius
  • Dr Nelly Malatsi, Board Member, Botswana Down Syndrome Association

Supported by

Down Syndrome International, Down Syndrome South Africa, Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria, Africa Disability Alliance, African Disability Forum and African Union

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