Developing and sharing evidence
We develop and share evidence, stories and examples of inclusion of people with Down syndrome.
Examples of people with Down syndrome being included help make change happen.
We work with our network to share examples of inclusion from around the world.
This helps our network to speak up for inclusion of people with Down syndrome.
Our work that is related to this approach:
Health Equity
We are working with Humanity & Inclusion to find out more about health equity for people with Down syndrome and...
Learn MoreBridge training review
We are supporting self-advocates to improve Bridge training - a program that helps advocates speak up for the rights of...
Learn MoreInternational advocacy
We take part in important global events and activities to help raise awareness about Down syndrome.
Learn MoreListen Include Respect – UK
We are training self-advocates with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities, to become consultants on inclusive organisations.
Learn MoreInclusive 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’,...
Learn MoreListen Include Respect
We are working with Inclusion International developing international guidelines so organisations can make their work inclusive.
Learn MoreWorld Down Syndrome Awards
The World Down Syndrome Awards are given to projects, achievements, or practices that make the lives of people with Down...
Learn MoreLegal 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...
Learn MoreCardiac consensus statement
We worked with international clinical experts on cardiac disease to create an up-to-date review and expert consensus document on cardiac...
Learn MoreInclusive employment webinars
We worked with 5 self-advocates with intellectual disabilities to develop and deliver webinars on best practices for inclusive employment of...
Learn MoreDiscover the other approaches that we use to make change:
Empowering people to speak up
We empower people with Down syndrome and their families to speak up for their human rights.
Supporting organisations
We support Down syndrome organisations to become stronger and more inclusive.
Building and leading partnerships
We build and lead partnerships with important people, groups and organisations.
Coordinating advocacy
We coordinate advocacy for the human rights of persons with Down syndrome.