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UAE self-advocacy

We are supporting Emirates Down Syndrome Association to start and run a self-advocacy group for people with Down syndrome.
Education guidelines

We are developing guidelines on education for people with Down syndrome of all ages to promote life-long learning.
Bangladesh self-advocacy

We are supporting people with Down syndrome in Bangladesh to start and run a self-advocacy group.
Rwanda organisation support

We supported the establishment of Rwanda Down Syndrome Organisation (RDSO) and we are now helping them to develop their activities and grow as an organisation.
Cardiac guidelines

We are developing international guidelines for cardiac (heart) disorders common in people with Down syndrome.

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Asia Pacific
Europe
World Down Syndrome Congress

The global meeting point for everyone with an interest in Down syndrome, coming to Dubai in 2020 and Brisbane in 2022.
Middle East
World Down Syndrome Day

What is World Down Syndrome Day? Watch our video to find out. Then make sure to let everyone know!
Africa
Use of terminology

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

Being clear on myths associated with Down syndrome and compare them to the facts.
South and Central America
2019 WDSD Award Recipients

Down Syndrome International announces the recipients of the 2019 World Down Syndrome Day awards

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Guatemala parent support progress

Asociacion Guatemalteca has now run 7 expert-led sessions for over 65 parents Read more

Harley bags dream job after speaking at WDSD Geneva

Harley Jolley, from Cornwall, England, is proving just how valuable people with Down syndrome can be in a workforce. Read more

World Down Syndrome Congress 2020 - Submit an abstract by 15 January

We are now welcoming abstract submissions for the WDSC 2020 Read more