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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...

Our work depends on the regular support of our Supporters' Club members. Regular giving through the Supporters' Club helps us to advance understanding and deliver effective support and education worldwide. You can join our Supporters' Club from the equivalent of less than 40 pence (50 euro cents / 65 US cents) per week.

We offer Supporters' Club members unique benefits, including discounts on products, services and training events, special updates, priority advice and briefing events.


Supporting people with Down syndrome

Our research and support services help more than 75,000 people around the world each year. Core services - including free online books, articles and advice - and ongoing research studies depend on the regular contributions of our Supporters' Club members.

You can join our Supporters' Club from the equivalent of less than 40 pence (50 euro cents / 65 US cents) per week.

Supporting you

Supporters' Club members' regular donations also help us to keep them informed about our work, keeping members up-to-date with the latest research advances, new services and publications. As a Supporters' Club member you will receive priority mailings, including the bi-annual Supporters' News.

We offer different types of Supporters Club membership to meet the needs of individuals, families, professionals and organisations.

Involving you

Our Supporters' Club members include many of our most committed supporters and regular service users. Supporters' and services users' views about our services, research activities and strategy matter to us. As a Supporters' Club member you will be offered opportunities to shape our services and strategic priorities through surveys and exclusive Supporters' Club briefing and feedback events.

Rewarding you

Our Supporters' Club members' commitment to annual giving is important to our work and in recognition of these contributions, we offer special rewards. As a Supporters' Club member you will receive discounts on products and services, including reduced delegate rates at the new Down Syndrome Education Conferences and reduced subscription rates for Down Syndrome Research and Practice.

Available to all

We are pleased to accept smaller Supporters' Club donations from individuals unable to contribute the recommended donations. Find out more about our support for individuals on low incomes...