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The best way to promote awareness of Down syndrome is for people with Down syndrome to share their own stories in their own words.

Visit our World Down Syndrome Day website to read the stories of people with Down syndrome and share your own:

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WINNER!! Jessica from Canada

Congratulations to Jessica Rotolo, the Lots Of Socks 2023 design competition winner.
2022
Statement on the killing of Liza Dmytrieva

We were very angry and sad to hear about the killing of 4-year-old Liza Dmytrieva, who had Down syndrome, in Ukraine.
Tremonti Sings Sinatra

Down Syndrome international and The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) are proud to present in collaboration with Down's Syndrome Association UK Tremonti Sings Sinatra.

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Myths and facts

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

What to say and what not to say about Down syndrome.
Learning profile of a person with Down syndrome
Education Guidelines

Through our international guidelines and wider education activities, we are enabling people with Down syndrome to achieve their full potential.
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

T21RS have published data from a survey of nearly 2000 vaccinated individuals with Down syndrome.
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.
Improve lives with your support!

We need your support to continue our work improving the lives of people with Down syndrome. Donate today.
What job do you do?

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

The global meeting point for everyone with an interest in Down syndrome, coming to Dubai in 2021 and Brisbane in 2024.

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