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DownsEd research: answering questions that matter today

How can we help children with Down syndrome to speak more clearly? Can we teach more children to read - even those who struggle most? Are sleep problems making learning harder? Are children with Down syndrome being misdiagnosed as autistic? Can we improve memory, thinking and problem-solving? How can we help teachers deliver extra support for language and reading in the classroom? These are just a few of the questions that Down Syndrome Education International's research is working to answer today. Read more...

Find out more about our research at free online events

We are launching a series of online events presenting the current research activities of Down Syndrome Education International and our partners. These live events are free to access online and by telephone for families, professionals and scientists worldwide. Read more...

Help us make learning easier for children with Down syndrome

See and Learn is already helping over 15,000 people to make language learning easier for children with Down syndrome. Building on this success, we now need to extend support for later language and reading, create new See and Learn programmes to improve children's speech, number and memory skills, and develop translations. Read more...

How to help us

Your support is vital. Our work depends on the generosity of individuals, families and organisations worldwide.

Donate online today

The quickest and easiest way to support high quality information for families, professionals and researchers is to donate online today.

If you would prefer, you can donate by telephone, fax or post

Ways to help

There are many ways to help. Find out more about:

  • Making a donation - see how quick and easy it is to make a donation online, or by phone, post or fax, to support our work.
  • Supporting our appeals - learn about ways you can support our research and global education appeals
  • Joining our Supporter's Club - play a vital role in supporting our ongoing work and receive Supporters' Club benefits
  • Fundraising - find out how you can support our work by raising funds through events, sponsored runs and challenges, and activities.
  • Volunteering - learn about ways you can volunteer your time to help us
  • Legacies - see how remembering us in your will can leave a lasting impact.
  • Grant makers - learn how we work with grant-making trusts and foundations to meet their charitable aims.
  • Corporate support - discover how companies can support our projects with grants or provide general support through donations, sponsorship, charity of the year partnerships or employee fundraising initiatives.

Using your money wisely

We put all donations to good use -

  • We focus on activities with a broad reach and demonstrable impact.
  • We work hard to ensure that our activities are operated as efficiently and effectively as possible.
  • Our fundraising activities are cost-effective - our fundraising costs to charitable expenditure ratio is 9% - far lower than many charities.

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