Key issues
The DSi network works together to advocate for the human rights of people with Down syndrome.
There are 5 key issues that we believe need the most attention:
Inclusive organisations
We advocate for organisations to be inclusive of people with intellectual disabilities.
Inclusive health
We advocate for everyone to enjoy the highest attainable standard of health, without discrimination.
Inclusive education
We advocate for every child to have access to inclusive and equitable quality education.
Inclusive employment
We advocate for everyone to have access to employment in open, inclusive and accessible workplaces.
Living in the community
We advocate for everyone to be fully included in their community.
Current projects
We are currently working on these projects:
The Ambassador Committee
We work with a team of Ambassadors who guide our work and give us feedback.
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Health equity
We are working with Humanity & Inclusion to find out more about health equity for people with Down syndrome and...
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Self advocacy
We work with national organisations to develop self-advocacy in their countries and we support self-advocates directly to advocate for their...
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Kami
We have teamed up with creative agency Forsman & Bodenfors (F&B) and global digital modelling agency The Diigitals to create...
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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...
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World Down Syndrome Congress
The World Down Syndrome Congress is a unique opportunity for members of the global Down syndrome community to meet and...
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Listen Include Respect
We are working with Inclusion International developing international guidelines so organisations can make their work inclusive.
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Learn more about us.
We are the global network of people with Down syndrome, their families and the organisations that represent them.