Join us at the World Down Syndrome Congress (WDSC) 2021, a unique gathering of the global Down syndrome community which promises to inform, inspire and influence.

From 18-20 November 2021, enjoy a full three-day programme of presentations, discussions and workshops involving people with Down syndrome, their families and advocates, experts, specialists and researchers in the field of Down syndrome.

Find out more and register to attend on the official WDSC platform:

WDSC 2021 PLATFORM

Video guide to the platform

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DSi have organised three keynote presentations:

Inclusive participation - including people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities in the work of organisations.

Harry Roche, Inclusion International

Dominique Kantor, Fundación Visibilia, Easy to Read Division

Gopal Mitra, Executive Office of the Secretary-General, United Nations Headquarters.

Our speakers will present the vision for inclusive participation, discussing what it means, why it is so important, the barriers people with intellectual disabilities currently face and what organisations like Down Syndrome International, Inclusion International and United Nations are doing to deliver long term positive change.

WorkFit Employment Programme - Supporting people who have Down syndrome into meaningful paid work in the UK.

Alison Thwaite, Down's Syndrome Association (UK)

Cathy Earnshaw-Balding, Thomas Austin and Tommy Patrick, GXO Logistics.

WorkFit offers an effective, scalable and evidence-based model for actively supporting people who have Down syndrome into work-related roles and encouraging them and their families to consider paid work as a realistic and feasible option. Join us to hear from people who have Down syndrome and their employers and let us show you a highly successful supported employment model that does not require job coaches.

Taking positive steps towards inclusive equitable education.

Sue Swenson, Inclusion International

Ximena Rodríguez, Self-Advocate, Peru Down Syndrome Society and Ambassador, Down Syndrome International

Rhonda Faragher, PhD, Down Syndrome International and The University of Queensland

Our speakers will present the vision for inclusive education, discussing why it is so important, the barriers people with Down syndrome face in education and what is being done by advocates and organisations like Down Syndrome International and Inclusion International to deliver long term positive change.

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Find out more and register to attend on the official WDSC website:

WDSC 2021 WEBSITE