Who we are

We are the global network of people with Down syndrome and their families.

Together, we speak up for the human rights of all people with Down syndrome around the world.

What we stand for

People with Down syndrome living healthy and meaningful lives in the community. Read more

Everything we do is guided by the views of people with Down syndrome and those who support them. Read more

Bringing together knowledge, expertise and experience to support those who need it most. Read more

We work to inform and influence policies that affect people with Down syndrome. Read more

Our strategy

This is our plan of how we will make the world better.
WDSC 2024 - Call for presentations

The congress team welcomes people with Down syndrome, academics, practitioners, family members and support people to submit a summary of what they would like to present at the event.
New strategy in progress

DSi is working on a new strategy for our organisation. This is essential to make sure we have a clear vision and plan for the next few years.
Training self-advocate consultants on inclusive organisations

We are training a new group of self-advocates with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities, to become consultants on inclusive organisations.