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Inclusive education: a pilot study in the UK

Inclusive education: a pilot study in the UK

We are working in collaboration with the Down’s Syndrome Association (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) and Down's Syndrome Scotland, to promote quality, inclusive education for all learners in the United Kingdom including learners with Down syndrome. Read more

Published: 4th October, 2021

Updated: 5th July, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Listen Include Respect

Listen Include Respect

We are developing guidelines with Inclusion International on the inclusive participation of people with intellectual disabilities. Read more

Published: 21st July, 2021

Updated: 10th June, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

Employment advocacy in Africa

Employment advocacy in Africa

We are training Down syndrome organisations in Africa to support self-advocates to fight for employment opportunities. Read more

Published: 16th December, 2020

Updated: 20th February, 2022

Author: Anna Sands

UAE self-advocacy

UAE self-advocacy

We are supporting Emirates Down Syndrome Association to start and run a self-advocacy group for people with Down syndrome. Read more

Published: 10th October, 2019

Updated: 14th October, 2019

Author: Anna Sands

Education Guidelines

Education Guidelines

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

Published: 25th September, 2018

Updated: 5th July, 2022

Author:

Bangladesh self-advocacy

Bangladesh self-advocacy

We are supporting people with Down syndrome in Bangladesh to start and run a self-advocacy group. Read more

Published: 24th September, 2018

Updated: 14th October, 2019

Author: Nathan Rowe

Rwanda organisation support

Rwanda organisation support

We supported the establishment of Rwanda Down Syndrome Organisation (RDSO) and we are now helping them to develop their activities and grow as an organisation. Read more

Published: 23rd September, 2018

Updated: 21st June, 2021

Author:

Cardiac guidelines

Cardiac guidelines

We are developing international guidelines for cardiac (heart) disorders common in people with Down syndrome. Read more

Published: 15th June, 2018

Updated: 16th May, 2019

Author:

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Updated: 27th September, 2018

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  • Statement on the killing of Liza Dmytrieva

    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.

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    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

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What job do you do?

    What job do you do?

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

  • World Down Syndrome Congress

    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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