What is inclusive participation?

People with intellectual disabilities have the right to take part and be included.

We call this "inclusive participation".

It means...

getting information in a way we can understand;
being able to share ideas, experiences and knowledge like everyone else;
having the time and adjustments needed to take part.

Put simply, inclusive participation is about removing barriers.

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Announcing our new membership of PMNCH

We are proud to announce our new membership of the Partnership for Maternal Newborn and Child Health.
The Ambassador Committee

We work with a team of Ambassadors who guide our work and give us feedback.
Meetings: Running a focus group about health equity

These are meetings for people and organisations interested in running a focus group on health equity for people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities as part of the health equity consultation.
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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.
Down Syndrome International statement on Ukraine conflict

Down Syndrome International (DSi) is calling on all parties involved in the current conflict in Ukraine to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law.
What job do you do?

We asked people with Down syndrome to tell us about their job.
The World Down Syndrome Awards

We are happy to share the 2023 World Down Syndrome Awardees. Congratulations to all!

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