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Including Deaf People with Intellectual Disabilities

We were pleased to collaborate with the World Federation of the Deaf and Inclusion International on this new position paper.
Speaking up for easy-to-understand communication at COSP

Self-advocates will share their experiences and expertise, and Permanent Missions will outline their approaches to making communication accessible.
Programme Officer vacancy - Exmouth office

If you're a person with Down syndrome, a confident speaker, passionate about inclusion, and want to work with a fantastic team in our Exmouth office, this part-time job opportunity is for you!
Zero Project Call for Nominations 2024

The Zero Project Call for Nominations 2024 (#ZeroCall24) is focused on Inclusive Education and ICT.

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

Listen Include Respect is the global guidelines on inclusive participation, created directly from the knowledge and experience 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.