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Welcome to Down Syndrome Education International

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Latest news

New project to improve support for people with Down syndrome in Ukraine

Together with the Ukrainian Down Syndrome Organisation and the Nordic IT company EDB Business Partner, Down Syndrome Education International has embarked on a major new project to improve support for people with Down syndrome and their families in Ukraine. This three year project will deliver information resources, advice and education services, and will encourage social and political change to improve the lives of the estimated 10,000 people living with Down syndrome across Ukraine. Read more...

See and Learn First Sentences packs now available to order

See and Learn First Sentences - the fourth step in the popular See and Learn Language and Reading programme - is available to order now for shipping in early September 2010. Initial stocks will be limited, so please order early to ensure availability. Read more...

Book now for October Dublin education conference

The Down Syndrome Education Conference being held in Dublin, Ireland later this year is filling up fast. Discounts are still available on delegate fees - through until 10 September. Ideally located for families and professionals from across Ireland, the UK and Europe our conferences offer the latest evidence-based information and guidance. Read more...

Can we improve children's problem solving skills? - pilot data and future plans

Join us for a free online research briefing discussing our work and plans on research into problem-solving for children with Down syndrome. Read more...

Parliamentary group meets tomorrow

The UK All Party Parliamentary Group on Down Syndrome meets tomorrow for the first time since the General Election. We are hoping to see lots of new recruits. It is not too late to contact your MP and invite or remind them to join the group. Read more...

Our applied research and practical support improve education and transform the lives of many thousands of children around the world.


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What we do

We help over 100,000 people in over 180 countries each year. Our activities include:

Who we help

We help children with Down syndrome by supporting families, teachers and therapists, researchers, professionals and organisations across the UK, Europe, the USA and throughout the rest of the world.

Get in touch

Get support and advice, and stay updated:

How to help

Our help for children with Down syndrome everywhere depends on the generosity of our supporters. There are many ways that you can help:

Further information

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