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Congratulations Rhonda!

Associate Professor Rhonda Faragher, Vice President of DSi, was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for her distinguished service to people with Down syndrome through research programs and education initiatives.
South Africa

Read about the current situation in South Africa
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.

Inclusive education: a pilot study in the UK

We worked in collaboration with the Down’s Syndrome Association (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) and Down's Syndrome Scotland, to promote quality, inclusive education for all learners in the United Kingdom including learners with Down syndrome.
Listen Include Respect

We are developing guidelines with Inclusion International on the inclusive participation of people with intellectual disabilities.
Employment advocacy in Africa

We are training Down syndrome organisations in Africa to support self-advocates to fight for employment opportunities.
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

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