Empowering people to speak up
We empower people with Down syndrome and their families to speak up for their human rights.
People with Down syndrome and their families know best what needs to change in their communities.
We support them to understand their human rights and have the power to speak up and take action.
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 MoreAmbassadors
We work with a team of Ambassadors who guide our work and give us feedback.
Learn MoreInternational advocacy
We take part in important global events and activities to help raise awareness about Down syndrome.
Learn MoreSelf advocacy
We work with national organisations to develop self-advocacy in their countries and we support self-advocates directly to advocate for their...
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 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 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:
Developing and sharing evidence
We develop and share evidence, stories and examples of inclusion of people with Down syndrome.
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.