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 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.


Justine arbeitet seit elf Jahren im Deutschen Down-Syndrom InfoCenter.
An ihrem Arbeitsplatz verpackt sie sehr zuverlässig bestellte Publikationen und versendet sie an Familien und Fachleute. Sie bereichert das Team durch ihre ruhige Art und ihren Humor.

Justine has been working at the Deutsches Down-Syndrom InfoCenter for 11 years.
At her working place she packs ordered publications very reliably and sends them to families and professionals. She enriches the team with her calm manner and her humor.

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