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  1. About us
  2. Who we are

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

What we stand for

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

Published: 30th September, 2018

Updated: 4th November, 2018

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Our approach

Our approach

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

Published: 24th September, 2018

Updated: 29th May, 2020

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Who we work with

Who we work with

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

Published: 23rd September, 2018

Updated: 27th September, 2023

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What we think

What we think

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

Published: 22nd September, 2018

Updated: 27th May, 2021

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  • Our strategy

    This is our plan of how we will make the world better.

  • WDSC 2024 - Call for presentations

    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

    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.

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  • Myths and facts

    Myths and facts

    Being clear on myths associated with Down syndrome and compare them to the facts.

  • Use of terminology

    Use of terminology

    What to say and what not to say about Down syndrome.

  • Learning profile of a person with Down syndrome

  • Education Guidelines

    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

    Oman health training

    Completed project training doctors and nurses in Oman to become trainers of other health professionals.

  • Improve lives with your support!

    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

    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.

  • What job do you do?

    What job do you do?

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

  • World Down Syndrome Day

    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.

  • COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for people with Down syndrome

    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.

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