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World Down Syndrome Day 2018

All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to contribute to the community and live valued lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of society.
For World Down Syndrome Day 2018, EDSA has asked their members all over Europe to submit personal statements to tell the world what people with Down syndrome bring to their communities. Starting 1 March we bring 21 examples explaining how people with Down syndrome can and do make meaningful contributions whether in schools, workplaces, in social, political and public life, culture, media, leisure and sport.

Elisabetta performing a dance some spectators in the background.

WDSD 2018 “My contribution to community” – Switzerland

All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to contribute to the community and live valued lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of … Read more

Michael is behind the sales counter in the bakery. He is wearing a white baker‘s apron. He seems to be talking to a customer she is serving, but who is not in the picture. Behind him you can see a shelf of bread.

WDSD 2018 “My contribution to community” – Czech Republic

All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to contribute to the community and live valued lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of … Read more

In a practice room you can see young women and men with DS at Zumba dance exercises.

WDSD 2018 “My contribution to community” – Hungary

All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to contribute to the community and live valued lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of … Read more

Ivi massages the shoulders of a young lady lying on a treatment couch. The room is atmospherically lit and decorated with a vase of flowers.

WDSD 2018 “My contribution to community” – Slovakia

All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to contribute to the community and live valued lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of … Read more

Nicolas, Alexandrine and Camille sit together with some of the other board members at a table. In front of them they have nameplates and meeting documents, also a beamer can be seen.

WDSD 2018 “My contribution to community” – France

All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to contribute to the community and live valued lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of … Read more

Răzvan stands in front of a flipchart holding up promotional material in each hand.

WDSD 2018 “My contribution to community” – Romania

All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to contribute to the community and live valued lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of … Read more

Rimma in work clothes, together with a colleague at work.

WDSD 2018 “My contribution to community” – Russia

All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to contribute to the community and live valued lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of … Read more

Luc performs one of his tricks in the circus.

WDSD 2018 “My contribution to community” – Netherlands

All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to contribute to the community and live valued lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of … Read more

Elona stands behind the counter in her café serving a customer.

WDSD 2018 “My contribution to community” – Kosovo

All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to contribute to the community and live valued lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of … Read more

Mert stands behind the counter where he is busy taking cookies from the baking trays. He looks at the camera with a smile.

WDSD 2018 “My contribution to community” – Turkey

All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to contribute to the community and live valued lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of … Read more

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World Down Syndrome Day 2022:
#InclusionMeans… Programme
Join us for an exciting programme of webinars on World Down Syndrome Day (21 March 2022) as we ask what #InclusionMeans. Read more

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    Date: Wednesday, 15. June 2022, 17.00 h. CET, per Zoom Speaker: Ines Boban Translation: Croatian, French, German, Turkish and Ukrainian (to be confirmed) Registration Link:… Read more

    Published on 27. May 2022

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    Brain Train: Smart actions that might boost cognition and prevent Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down syndrome

    Date: Wednesday, 27. April 2022, 17.00 h. CET, per Zoom Speaker: Dr. Brian Skotko Translation: Croatian, French, German, Turkish and UkrainianRegistration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5216502707256/WN_TB24edxURI2KQpE1pX0J-A Two of… Read more

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    Family Exchange Programme – UKRAINE

    As EDSA, one of our aims is to build bridges between families who have a child or a relative with Down syndrome and are living… Read more

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November 2020 EDSA startet with regular webinars. On the third Wednesday of every month internationally renowned speakers talk about important Down Syndrome-related topics. After the lecture there is the possibility asking questions to the speaker. Read more

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It is one of EDSAs goals to share experiences as well as good practices and support each other with information and expertise. Within the program “Invite an expert” an EDSA member can invite a Down Syndrome professional from another member organization on a special topic to a conference or workshop, being organized in their own country. Read more

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As EDSA, one of our aims is to build bridges between families who have a child or a relative with Down syndrome and are living in different countries. Read more

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