We work with national organisations to develop self-advocacy in their countries and we support self-advocates directly to advocate for their rights at important global events.
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We are the global network of organisations representing people with Down syndrome and their families.
We work together to advocate for the human rights of people with Down syndrome.
Our vision is a better world where all people with Down syndrome are fully included in society.
The projects that the DSi Network is working on right now:
Kami
We have teamed up with creative agency Forsman & Bodenfors (F&B) and global digital modelling agency The Diigitals to create the world’s first virtual influencer...
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Listen Include Respect – UK
We are training self-advocates with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities, to become consultants on inclusive organisations.
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Inclusive participation with CAST
We are working with our UK member, Down’s Syndrome Association (England, Wales and N.I.), and the DSi Ambassadors to explore solutions to the challenge of...
Learn MoreOur network includes organisation members in 113 countries.
We work together to plan and execute advocacy campaigns that can be delivered globally in a coordinated way to have the greatest impact.
Down Syndrome Family Network
Trinidad and Tobago
The DSi Network has supported us in our successful advocacy and activism for a more inclusive society.
National Down Syndrome Society
United States of America
DSi has connected our organization with like-minded partners that we work with to share best practices so we can support our community.
Turkiye Down Sendromu Dernegi
Turkey
The DSi Network keeps us up to date with good practices and new information in the different fields relevant to Down syndrome.
More people with Down syndrome are directly involved in our work each year.
Andrew Domahidy
Australia
Being part of the DSi Network helps me to show the world that we do not have to stick to the limits that other people set for us.
Serina Abdulah
Ghana
DSi has shown me that my life matters and I believe that the lives of all people with Down syndorme matter too.
Morgan Maze
Indonesia
The DSi Network has helped me become an activist in the disability movement in Indonesia and overseas.
Eileen Dunne
Ireland
DSi has helped me to speak up for myself and other people with Down syndrome.
Favour Onyisi Jideonwor
Nigeria
DSi is helping me to speak up for people with Down syndrome in Nigeria where society sees us as weak and idiots. Now I feel like a superstar!
Ximena Rodriguez
Peru
The DSi Network is supporting me to defend the right to education for people with intellectual disbailities.
We share accurate and current information about Down syndrome.
People with intellectual disabilities have the right to take part and be included.
People with Down syndrome have the right to work and can be valuable assets to businesses.
Children with Down syndrome have a specific pattern of strengths and weaknesses. Most children will need extra support to learn and grow.
Down syndrome is diagnosed by examining the number and structure of a persons chromosomes.
Down syndrome (or Trisomy 21) is a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome.
The work that we do is only possible thanks to the help of our brilliant supporters.
Support DSi.
There are lots of ways that you can support us. Whether you make a donation, fundraise for us or volunteer your time, your support will help improve the lives of people with Down syndrome worldwide.
Latest updates:
Introducing Kami!
We have teamed up with creative agency Forsman & Bodenfors (F&B) and global digital modelling agency The Diigitals to create the world’s first virtual influencer with Down syndrome.