An article published in leading medical journal The Lancet highlights recent reductions in funding of Down syndrome research and reports calls for more clinical and medical research to better help... Read more...
Three books on reading and writing for children with Down syndrome from birth through teenage years are now available for free online on Down Syndrome Online. These books are from... Read more...
New online editions of four more books in the Down Syndrome Issues and Information education series are available on Down Syndrome Online. Now available are: Reading and writing for individuals... Read more...
Down Syndrome Online has been updated to simplify navigation and to introduce a cleaner layout. We have also introduced a new search system - powered by Google - across our... Read more...
Down Syndrome Education International has announced Up for Reading 2009 – the second year for our sponsored reading campaign. Building on the successes of the first year of Up for... Read more...
Down Syndrome Education International is recruiting. We are seeking an Assistant Director of Science and Research, a Research Psychologist, a Director of Funding and Development, Funding and Development Officers, a... Read more...
Down Syndrome Education International’s work for young people with Down syndrome received a welcome boost from global private equity investors on Wednesday evening. Launched at the Private Equity International Awards... Read more...
The benefits of teaching children with Down syndrome to read have been featured in the TES Magazine. The article highlights DownsEd's research into teaching reading using visual approaches from an... Read more...
Down Syndrome Education International works to improve education for young people with Down syndrome.
We discover potential through scientific research and transform lives by improving
learning opportunities. We support families and
professionals by publishing books, films and teaching materials, providing
conferences and bespoke training services.
We are thrilled to announce Up for Reading 2009 - the second year of
the reading fundraising campaign.
With more authors and illustrators supporting the campaign and more ways to get involved, Up for Reading 2009
is set to be a big success.
Up for Reading 2009 fundraising packs will be available in the autumn.
If you are planning the next school year ahead, you can schedule your event now. You can sign up for to be notified
when packs are available via the Up for Reading 2009 web site.
The Down Syndrome Educational Trust is now Down Syndrome Education International.
Read the news announcement...
We are delighted to announce the formation of Down Syndrome Education USA. DownsEd USA is a US nonprofit
organisation that will work to develop education programmes and support research in
North America, and to also support the global work of DownsEd International.
It is now easier than ever to stay in touch with our work and announcements about new programmes, projects,
services and products. DownsEd In
Touch offers a single place for news feeds, blogs, and email subscriptions.
The
Sue Buckley Research Fund is focused on achieving lasting benefits for people with Down syndrome by
pioneering new scientific research and free access information and education programmes.
Find out more...