Awards and recognition
Down Syndrome Education International’s contributions to research and
education for young people with Down syndrome have been recognised by a
number of awards and other feedback.
Awards
Our contributions to research have been recognised through
the inaugural scientific award to Professor Sue Buckley at the first
International Biennial Scientific Conference on Down Syndrome in 1998
and the Theodore D Tjossen Research Award from the US National Down
Syndrome Congress in 2005.
Sue Buckley also received an OBE for her
services to special needs education in the Her Majesty the Queen's
Birthday Honours List in 2004.
In 2007, Down Syndrome Education
International was awarded the US National Down Syndrome Congress 
President’s Award “for leadership in Down syndrome research,
information, training and services both in the United Kingdom and
abroad".
Other recognition
The unique value of our work has been widely
recognised by the family, nonprofit and research communities, and by
independent think tanks. The charity’s research is widely cited in
academic and professional publications about Down syndrome.
“The charity has had a profound impact on the Down syndrome research and
practice community for the past three decades. It combines a
scientifically grounded approach to educating individuals with Down
syndrome with a passion for improving the life of each child.”
Professor
Deborah
Fidler,
Colorado State University
, USA
“Down Syndrome Education International is one of the leading centres in
the world in research and practice about development, learning and
communication in children and adults with Down syndrome for many years.
The charity is renowned for its publications and teaching.”
Down Syndrome New South
Wales , Australia
“Sue Buckley is one of the foremost global experts on education for
children with Down syndrome. Her pioneering work over more than 25 years
has enabled thousands of children in the US, the UK and elsewhere to
learn with their peers and receive the education they deserve.”
Jon Coleman, President, US National Down
Syndrome Society
“The charity is now central to the worldwide understanding and
sharing of research from many academics and longer-term experience of
those working with generations of children with Down syndrome.”
New Philanthropy Capital ,
London, UK
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