As a member of the International Disability Alliance, we share the views in this statement. Read more
Your opportunity to design a sock that people worldwide will proudly wear to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March 2024! Read more
Individuals with Down syndrome are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 because they are recognised as significantly immunocompromised. Yet their voices regarding their lived experiences of pandemic lockdowns have not been sought or heard. Until now! Read more
Associate Professor Rhonda Faragher, Vice President of DSi, was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for her distinguished service to people with Down syndrome through research programs and education initiatives. Read more
This brilliant initiative brings people with intellectual disabilities, employers and training institutions together to achieve inclusive employment. Read more
We were very angry and sad to hear about the killing of 4-year-old Liza Dmytrieva, who had Down syndrome, in Ukraine. Read more
The President of DSi has been recognised for services to people with learning disabilities in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Read more
Since 2010, outstanding images by photographers from around the globe have been celebrated in this unique competition that enables people who have Down syndrome to show us how they see the world. Read more
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. Read more
T21RS have published data from a survey of nearly 2000 vaccinated individuals with Down syndrome. Read more
Watch the International Webinar from UNESCO and Humanity & Inclusion. Read more
Bridget Sneddon, President of Down Syndrome International, reflects upon our achievements in 2021. Read more
The perfect stocking filler that also helps support our work. Visit the LotsOfSocks Christmas shop today. Read more
The International Disability Alliance (IDA) has launched the Easy Read version of the Second Global Survey on OPD Participation in Programmes and Policies. Read more
The Quick Guide provides a summary of existing international frameworks for inclusive education and focuses specifically on the practical tools that help programme coordinators to move towards more inclusive education programmes. Read more
A webinar from Transforming Communities for Inclusion (TCI). TCI forecasts a future in which all human rights and full freedoms of persons with psychosocial disabilities are realised. Read more
Join us at the World Down Syndrome Congress 2021, a unique gathering of the global Down syndrome community which promises to inform, inspire and influence. Read more
Andrew Domahidy has joined our Ambassador team representing people with Down syndrome in Australia. Read more
On Sunday 3 October 2021, our 7-runner team will take on the 26.2-mile challenge raising vital funds for DSi. Please join us in supporting our runners. Read more
Each year, DSi holds an annual general meeting to review our strategic and financial progress and appoint Board members for the year ahead. Read more
Able Child Africa and Save the Children partnered to create the first international Disability-inclusive child safeguarding guidelines. Read more
A useful guide produced by the UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) to aid return to school. Read more
WeThe15 is sport’s biggest ever human rights movement to end discrimination. Together, we aim to transform the lives of the world’s 1.2 billion persons with disabilities who represent 15% of the global population. Read more
Watch the recording of this session sharing practical, solution-oriented insights and best practices in the real-world application of Universal Design for Learning. Read more