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World Down Syndrome Congress 2024

World Down Syndrome Congress 2024

Down Syndrome Australia invites you to the 15th World Down Syndrome Congress in Brisbane. Register your interest today! Read more

Start: 9th July, 2024 at 12:00am

End: 12th July, 2024 at 11:00pm

Published: 12th May, 2022

Updated: 6th February, 2023

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Southbank, Brisbane

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12th World Down Syndrome Day Conference

12th World Down Syndrome Day Conference

Join us at the United Nations headquarters in New York to discuss Legal Capacity and Supported Decision Making. Read more

Start: 21st March, 2023 at 3:00pm

End: 21st March, 2023 at 8:00pm

Published: 20th December, 2022

Updated: 6th February, 2023

Author: Anna Sands

Location: United Nations, New York, NY 10017

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World Down Syndrome Day celebrations in Geneva 2023

World Down Syndrome Day celebrations in Geneva 2023

Self-advocates with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities will speak up about Easy-to-Understand Communication. Read more

Start: 20th March, 2023 at 11:00am

End: 21st March, 2023 at 11:00pm

Published: 17th January, 2023

Updated: 25th January, 2023

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Palais des Nations, 14, Avenue de la Paix, Geneva, 1211

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WEBINAR - employment in Nigeria

WEBINAR - employment in Nigeria

Join us with Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria to learn about best practices in the employment of persons with intellectual disabilities. Read more

Start: 2nd March, 2023 at 12:00pm

End: 2nd March, 2023 at 1:00pm

Published: 12th January, 2023

Updated: 7th February, 2023

Author: Anna Sands

Location: Online

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  • Congratulations Rhonda!

    Congratulations Rhonda!

    Associate Professor Rhonda Faragher, Vice President of DSi, was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for her distinguished service to people with Down syndrome through research programs and education initiatives.

  • South Africa

    South Africa

    Read about the current situation in South Africa

  • Best Practices in the Employment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities: A Case Study of Uganda

    This webinar discusses a case study report which examines the barriers faced by persons with intellectual disabilities in accessing employment in Uganda.

  • Best Practices in the Employment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities: A Case Study of Kenya

    This webinar discusses a case study report which examines the barriers faced by persons with intellectual disabilities in accessing employment in Kenya.

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Down Syndrome International statement on Ukraine conflict

    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?

    What job do you do?

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

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