1993

DSi was founded as a result of a meeting between Jo Mills (Canada), Penny Robertson (Australia) and Sylvia Escamilla (Mexico) who formalised the mission and structure of the organisation.

Latest

Organisation members

We work with a network of organisations worldwide representing their country at DSi.
Mexico

Read about the current situation in Mexico
France

Read about the current situation in France.
Australia

Read about the current situation in Australia.

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.
Oman health training

Completed project training doctors and nurses in Oman to become trainers of other health professionals.
Improve lives with your support!

We need your support to continue our work improving the lives of people with Down syndrome. Donate today.
With Us Not For Us - World Down Syndrome Day 2023

Our global network of people with Down syndrome calls for a commitment to 'With Us Not For Us' on WDSD 2023.
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.
What job do you do?

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