First Latin American Conference on Easy Language
DSi is excited to announce our sponsorship of this conference to be held in Rio de Janeiro, October 29 and 30, 2025
It’s Down Syndrome Awareness Month!
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time to celebrate people with Down syndrome and advocate for their rights. This year, we’re focusing on a critical issue that affects the lives of millions: health equity.
Our New Self-Advocacy Network Group
Our new Self-Advocacy Network Group is a vital step toward giving people with Down syndrome a stronger, more influential voice on a global scale.
Global Report: Our Say in Our Health
We share what people with intellectual disabilities and their supporters say about health access around the world.
Self-advocacy at the Global Disability Summit 2025
From 2-3 April 2025, the Down Syndrome International Network spoke up about disability inclusion at the Global Disability Summit in Berlin.
Global Disability Summit 2025
From 2-3 April 2025, the Down Syndrome International Network spoke up about disability inclusion at the Global Disability Summit in Berlin.
14th World Down Syndrome Day Conference
On 21 March 2025, we hosted self-advocates and other experts who spoke up about support systems at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
Emma at the United Nations in New York
Emma shares her experience of speaking at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
World Down Syndrome Day 2025
On 21 March 2025, we called on Governments to improve our support systems so people with Down syndrome can live and be included in the community, like everyone else.
Health Equity
We are working with Humanity & Inclusion to find out more about health equity for people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities.