World Down Syndrome Congress

We are committed to organising the World Down Syndrome Congress (WDSC) in different locations around the world every 2 years.

The WDSC is an unmatched opportunity for people with Down syndrome, families, advocates, professionals and researchers to meet, share knowledge, insight and experience with others from different countries and environments around the world. Those who attend once rarely miss it again!

We are very grateful to our national hosts, who put in a huge amount of work to make WDSC happen.

2018

Thank you Down's Syndrome Scotland for an unforgettable experience in Glasgow!

2020

Emirates Down Syndrome Association, we cannot wait to meet you in Dubai in 2020!

Visit WDSC 2020 website

2022

Down Syndrome Australia, Brisbane 2022 is not far away.

Visit WDSC 2022 website

2024

Would your organisation like to host WDSC 2024? Are you a national Representative Organisation Member of DSi? Then please apply!

WDSC 2024 host selection

Latest

WDSD Geneva 2020

DSi will be at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva to give people with Down syndrome an opportunity to speak up on the theme “We Decide” to members of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, government officials, and civil society representatives.
WDSD New York 2020

The theme for the 2020 conference is “We Decide” – ensuring full participation of people with Down syndrome through accessible information and communication, good support and inclusive consultation.
Exmouth Does World Down Syndrome Day

On Saturday 21st March Down Syndrome International & Down's Syndrome Association will be hosting a family party and everyone is welcome.
Have your say at United Nations, Geneva

For 2020 the theme is “We Decide”. If you have Down syndrome, perhaps you would like to present at the 2020 event.

Education guidelines

We are developing guidelines on education for people with Down syndrome of all ages to promote life-long learning.
Employment guidelines

We are developing guidelines for best practices, promoting employment opportunities for people with Down syndrome.
Health guidelines

We are developing clinical consensus guidelines for people with Down syndrome of all ages in specific areas of medicine.
International advocacy

We advocate for the rights of people with Down syndrome and disabilities through international advocacy channels.
World Down Syndrome Day

What is World Down Syndrome Day? Watch our video to find out. Then make sure to let everyone know!

World Down Syndrome Congress 2020 - Submit an abstract by 15 March

We are now welcoming abstract submissions for the WDSC 2020 Read more

Robert Martin receives knighthood for services to people with disabilities

Sir Robert joined us at the United Nations in Geneva 2019 for World Down Syndrome Day where he spoke about the rights of people with disabilities to work Read more

WDSD New York 2020

The theme for the 2020 conference is “We Decide” – ensuring full participation of people with Down syndrome through accessible information and communication, good support and inclusive consultation. Read more

WDSD Geneva 2020

DSi will be at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva to give people with Down syndrome an opportunity to speak up on the theme “We Decide” to members of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, government officials, and civil society representatives. Read more