WDSD 2022 “Inclusion means…” – Turkey
I‘m Özge. Meeting my friends and having fun is one of my favorite things. The days when I make the meeting plan make me even happier. Ben Özge Sağır. Arkadaşlarımla … Read more
All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to live fulfilling lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of society. The 2030 UN Agenda for Sustainable Development, a global plan of action for people, planet and prosperity, pledges that “no one will be left behind”.
The reality today is that prevailing negative attitudes, low expectations, discrimination and exclusion, ensure that people with Down syndrome are left behind. There is a lack of understanding of the challenges individuals face across their lifetimes and a failure to support them with the opportunities and tools needed to live fulfilling lives. People with Down syndrome and those who support and work with them must be empowered to advocate for these opportunities. They can then reach out to key stakeholders to ensure they understand how to provide these opportunities and in turn disseminate this message to bring about real change.
On World Down Syndrome Day, Thursday 21 March 2019, we call upon every person with Down syndrome to tell the world to “leave no one behind!”.
For World Down Syndrome Day 2019, EDSA has asked their members to show people with Down syndrome taking part in activities whether in schools, workplaces, in social, political and public life, culture, media, leisure and sport.
Starting on 1 March, we will be showing 21 examples from across Europe to make it clear that no one must be excluded.
I‘m Özge. Meeting my friends and having fun is one of my favorite things. The days when I make the meeting plan make me even happier. Ben Özge Sağır. Arkadaşlarımla … Read more
For me inclusion means: going to kindergarten, playing and learning with my peers going to elementary school and studying with my peers going to high school and being an assistant … Read more
Michael is part of a bowling team. There is no difference between people with or without disabilities. All of them enjoy playing in a team and all of them do … Read more
Ester and her classmates learn together. She is confident in her strengths and is assisted when necessary in an inclusive environment. She loves being with her friends and they enjoy learning … Read more
The German Down Syndrome InfoCenter organises educational programs for adults as part of the Down Syndrome Academy. The one-day workshops have a huge range of topics: personality development, politics, society, … Read more
My name is August and in my leasure time I attend the local scout association. Here I have made many good friends with whom I have a lot of fun. … Read more
Dominika is 7 years old. She has been training hockey for 2 years. She was inspired by her older brothers – also hockey players. Dominika má 7 rokov. Hokej trénuje … Read more
Serafina and her cousins are having fun outdoors. In her family’s eyes she is simply one of them: special and loved just like all the other family members. Serafina e … Read more
Do you remember the Dedelos https://sockschallenge.com/ campaign?Dedelos sells socks and celebrates the human uniqueness. Last year The Socks Challenge Campaign supported the European Down Syndrome Association with a donation of … Read more
Thomas is a 21 year old man who loves his job and is looking forward to moving to his own appartment shortly. He works as much as he can to … Read more