Health Equity
We are working with Humanity & Inclusion to find out more about health equity for people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities.
Bridge training review
We are supporting self-advocates to improve Bridge training – a program that helps advocates speak up for the rights of people with disabilities.
International advocacy
We take part in important global events and activities to help raise awareness about Down syndrome.
Listen Include Respect – UK
We are training self-advocates with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities, to become consultants on inclusive organisations.
Inclusive education: a pilot study in the UK
The Down’s Syndrome Association and Down’s Syndrome Scotland developed and ran a UK-wide research & advocacy project on ‘Inclusive Education’, what it means and how it can be implemented.
Listen Include Respect
We are working with Inclusion International developing international guidelines so organisations can make their work inclusive.
Legal capacity and supported decision making
For World Down Syndrome Day 2023, the Down Syndrome International network campaigned for the right to legal capacity, supported decision-making and easy-to-understand communication.
Cardiac consensus statement
We worked with international clinical experts on cardiac disease to create an up-to-date review and expert consensus document on cardiac disease in Down syndrome to be shared with health professionals worldwide.
Education guidelines
We worked with experts to create International Guidelines for the Education of Learners with Down Syndrome.
COVID-19 response
Our network worked together to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and support our members and the global Down syndrome community.