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DSi is the global network of people with Down syndrome and their families. Together, we speak up for the human rights of all people with Down syndrome worldwide

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Down Syndrome International (DSi)
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RT @PMNCH: The PMNCH Strategy 2026–2030 is a rallying call to end preventable deaths and uphold health and rights for all. Let’s unite for….
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Down Syndrome International (DSi)
21 days
Nearly half the people said no reasonable accommodations are provided. This includes things like Easy Read letters, longer appointments, or letting a support person attend. Learn more in our report .#HealthEquity #ActionForEquity #HealthForAll.@WHO @HI_UK
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Down Syndrome International (DSi)
22 days
Ong Noema has joined our #DownSyndromeNetwork bringing a vital source of support to people with #DownSyndrome and their families in Cote D'Ivoire. You can find contact information for all of our members at
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Down Syndrome International (DSi)
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Less than a quarter of people said they are satisfied with the quality of their healthcare. This was worse in lower income countries. Learn more in our report .#HealthEquity #ActionForEquity #HealthForAll .@WHO @HI_UK
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Down Syndrome International (DSi)
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Less than a quarter of people said they are satisfied with the quality of their healthcare. This was worse in lower income countries. Learn more in our report .#HealthEquity #ActionForEquity #HealthForAll . @HI_UK @WHO
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Down Syndrome International (DSi)
24 days
Only 29% of people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities said healthcare workers always speak in ways they can understand. Learn more in our report .#HealthEquity #ActionForEquity #HealthForAll .@WHO @HI_UK
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Down Syndrome International (DSi)
25 days
Less than half of people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities said they make their own healthcare decisions. Learn more in our report .#HealthEquity #ActionForEquity #HealthForAll . @HI_UK @WHO
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Down Syndrome International (DSi)
25 days
Please join us in welcoming Special Beauty Japan to our #DownSyndromeNetwork supporting people with #DownSyndrome and their families in Japan. Learn more at
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Down Syndrome International (DSi)
26 days
Over 45% of people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities always or sometimes face unfair treatment by healthcare workers. Learn more in our report .#HealthEquity #ActionForEquity #HealthForAll . @HI_UK @WHO
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Down Syndrome International (DSi)
27 days
We are delighted to welcome @aurafundacio to our #DownSyndromeNetwork supporting people with #DownSyndrome and their families in Spain. Learn more at . We work with a network of organisations around the world. Find your nearest at
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Down Syndrome International (DSi)
27 days
Less than half of people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities say they receive health information in accessible formats. Learn more in our report .#HealthEquity #ActionForEquity #HealthForAll. @HI_UK @WHO
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Down Syndrome International (DSi)
28 days
People with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities have worse access to healthcare than others. Some people were denied healthcare completely. Learn more in our report .#HealthEquity #ActionForEquity #HealthForAll . @HI_UK @WHO
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Down Syndrome International (DSi)
29 days
Availability of health care is a big problem for people with disabilities. Some healthcare services are not available at all. Learn more in our report .#HealthEquity #ActionForEquity #HealthForAll .@WHO @HI_UK
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Down Syndrome International (DSi)
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πŸ•’ Time: 3:00 PM (London – UTC+1).REGISTER - .πŸ—£ Languages: English, French and Spanish with captioning, plus International Sign Language.
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Down Syndrome International (DSi)
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πŸ•’ Time: 8:00 AM (London – UTC+1) .REGISTER - .πŸ—£ Languages: English with captioning, plus International Sign Language.
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Down Syndrome International (DSi)
1 month
Join our global webinar to hear real stories and practical solutions from people with intellectual disabilities and their families around the world. Event details.πŸ—“ Date: 3 July 2025. The webinar runs twice to suit different time zones. Choose the time that works for you:.
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Down Syndrome International (DSi)
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How can we make healthcare fairer for people with intellectual disabilities?. We spoke to over 750 people in 95 countries. Now, we’re sharing what we learnedβ€”and what needs to change.
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Down Syndrome International (DSi)
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πŸ•’ Time: 3:00 PM (London – UTC+1).REGISTER - .πŸ—£ Languages: English, French and Spanish with captioning, plus International Sign Language.
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Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom...
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Down Syndrome International (DSi)
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πŸ•’ Time: 8:00 AM (London – UTC+1) .REGISTER - .πŸ—£ Languages: English with captioning, plus International Sign Language.
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Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom...
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Down Syndrome International (DSi)
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Join our global webinar to hear real stories and practical solutions from people with intellectual disabilities and their families around the world. Event details.πŸ—“ Date: 3 July 2025. The webinar runs twice to suit different time zones. Choose the time that works for you:.
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