WDSD 2018 “My contribution to community” – Iceland

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.


Arna Dís er nemandi og einnig í starfsþjálfun á kaffihúsi. Hún er mjög samviskusöm, dugleg og  skipulögð. Hún er góður vinur sem gleður aðra með jákvæðri framkomu sem er hennar framlag til samfélagsins.

Arna Dís is a student and is also in a job training at a café. She is very conscientious, hard working and organized. She is a good friend who rejoices with a positive attitude which is her contribution to the community.