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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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Introducing Kami

Meet Kami - the world's first virtual influencer with Down syndrome, on a mission to revolutionise the digital world!
World Down Syndrome Congress 2024

Down Syndrome Australia invites you to the 15th World Down Syndrome Congress in Brisbane. Register your interest today!
Universal Design for Learning

UDL helps teachers to address the needs of all students in the classroom at the same time!
The first official World Down Syndrome Day in Zambia

For the first time in 2022, the Government of Zambia recognises World Down Syndrome Day as an official calendar day.

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Myths and facts

Being clear on myths associated with Down syndrome and compare them to the facts.
World Down Syndrome Day programme 2022

We have an exciting programme of webinars for you to join on World Down Syndrome Day as we ask what #InclusionMeans. Please join us and share the key messages from the events.
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.

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