WDSD 2019 “Leave no one behind!” – Romania
21 March is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The motto of this year’s event is: Leave no one behind!EDSA has … Read more
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.
Down Turkey at WDSC 2018 in Glasgow
We were at World Down Syndrome Congress! Our president Gün Bilgin made two presentations: One was about our Career and Independent Life Academy and the other was Voice +1 Self-Advocacy … Read more
German youngsters taking part in the WDSC 2018 in Glasgow
Congress delegates with Down syndrome – Attending a World DS Conference is a big event for every person with DS. But the whole program is in english language, this means … Read more
Down Syndrome International (DSi) Award for Albania
Awards ceremony at the WDSC in Glasgow during the Gala Dinner – One of the awards was presented to Emanuela Zaimi from Albania. Emanuela is a mother of 3 children, the … Read more
Glasgow welcomes 13th World Down Syndrome Congress
World Down Syndrome Congress – a global event Glasgow is getting set to host the 13th World Down Syndrome Congress, a global event attended by over 1200 families and people with … Read more
EDSA’s presentation of Valueable at United Nations, March 21st 2018
Paola Vulterini presented the Valuable project during the World Down Syndrome Day Conference in New York at the United Nations Headquarters on the 21st of March. What I bring to … Read more
WDSD 2018 “My contribution to community” – Poland (2)
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
WDSD 2018 “My contribution to community” – Turkey (2)
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
WDSD 2018 “My contribution to community” – Romania (2)
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
WDSD 2018 “My contribution to community” – Germany
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