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.
Ambassadors
We work with a team of Ambassadors who guide our work and give us feedback.
International advocacy
We take part in important global events and activities to help raise awareness about Down syndrome.
Self advocacy
We work with national organisations to develop self-advocacy in their countries and we support self-advocates directly to advocate for their rights at important global events.
Listen Include Respect – UK
We are training self-advocates with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities, to become consultants on inclusive organisations.
Listen Include Respect
We are working with Inclusion International developing international guidelines so organisations can make their work inclusive.
World Down Syndrome Awards
The World Down Syndrome Awards are given to projects, achievements, or practices that make the lives of people with Down syndrome better.
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.
Kami
We have teamed up with creative agency Forsman & Bodenfors and global digital modelling agency The Diigitals to create the world’s first virtual influencer with Down syndrome.
Inclusive participation with CAST
We are working with our UK member, the Down’s Syndrome Association, and our Ambassador Committee to explore solutions to the challenge of taking part remotely.