In any situation of crisis or conflict, people who have Down’s syndrome or other disabilities face...
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You’ll find the latest announcements about our work, fundraising and campaigning here, as well as calls for research participants and significant research findings.
Open letter to the Heads of the European Institutions, European, Russian and Ukrainian Heads of State and NATO
Joint statement from the European Down Syndrome Association (EDSA), Down Syndrome International...
Statement on the sentencing of Elaine Clarke
We are deeply saddened by the needless and painful death of Debbie Leitch, and our thoughts are...
Why should all peers be educated together?
Inclusive Education for All #6 23 February 2022 by Chris Barnes, Inclusive Education Officer, Down...
What are Special Educational Needs?
Inclusive Education for All #5 16 February 2022 by Chris Barnes, Inclusive Education Officer, Down...
What part does education have to play in building a more inclusive society?
Inclusive Education for All #4 9 February 2022 by Chris Barnes, Inclusive Education Officer, Down...
Running the Great North Run in memory of Emily
By Lucy Tinker In September 2018 I started teaching in a small primary school in Hemel Hempstead....
New report on immune response to vaccination in people with Down’s syndrome
The following reports may be of interest: a new publication by Dr Diletta Valentini (Italy) and...
More people who have Down’s syndrome in work thanks to WorkFit
4 February 2022 The WorkFit programme from the Down's Syndrome Association delivers successful...
Down Syndrome Bill: developing the guidance
3 February 2022 Tomorrow the Down Syndrome Bill will reach the Report stage of its journey. We...
Swindon businesses invited to learn more about WorkFit
Employers in the Swindon and wider Wiltshire area are being invited to an online event to find out...
What is the UK education climate like for learners with disabilities?
Inclusive Education for All #3 2 February 2022 by Chris Barnes, Inclusive Education Officer, Down...