Share your story

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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Listen Include Respect

We are developing guidelines with Inclusion International on the inclusive participation of people with intellectual disabilities.
A dose of respect

Brazilian Federation of Down syndrome Associations launches their campaign in search of prioritization of COVID-19 vaccinations for people with Down syndrome.
Advocating for COVID-19 Vaccination Prioritisation
What is inclusive particiation?

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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.
Asia Pacific
World Down Syndrome Day

21 March is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), when the Down syndrome community create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome.
Education

Through our international guidelines and wider education activities, we are enabling people with Down syndrome to achieve their full potential.
Europe
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.
Learning profile of a person with Down syndrome
Statement by DSi on the killing of Nathaniel Julius

We hope the tragic death of Nathaniel will lead governments worldwide to take the proactive steps necessary to prevent this from happening again.
Middle East

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