DSiupdate's profile picture. DSi is the global network of people with Down syndrome and their families. Together, we speak up for the human rights of all people with Down syndrome worldwide

Down Syndrome International (DSi)

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DSi is the global network of people with Down syndrome and their families. Together, we speak up for the human rights of all people with Down syndrome worldwide

Our vision: a world where people with Down syndrome are included & have the right to good health. Join us. #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity zurl.co/QxUux

DSiupdate's tweet image. Our vision: a world where people with Down syndrome are included & have the right to good health. Join us. #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity zurl.co/QxUux

Imagine a doctor talking about you as if you're not in the room. This is a reality for many. We're fighting for respect. #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity zurl.co/e9xvK

DSiupdate's tweet image. Imagine a doctor talking about you as if you're not in the room. This is a reality for many. We're fighting for respect. #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity zurl.co/e9xvK

A better world is possible. A world where everyone with Down syndrome is included and can live a long, healthy life. #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity zurl.co/e9xvK

DSiupdate's tweet image. A better world is possible. A world where everyone with Down syndrome is included and can live a long, healthy life. #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity zurl.co/e9xvK

Health concerns not taken seriously leads to late diagnoses & poor treatment. Every person’s health must be a priority. #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity zurl.co/p7cCq

DSiupdate's tweet image. Health concerns not taken seriously leads to late diagnoses & poor treatment. Every person’s health must be a priority. #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity zurl.co/p7cCq

Health equity = a fair chance for a long, healthy life. That chance isn't equal for people with Down syndrome. #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity zurl.co/e9xvK

DSiupdate's tweet image. Health equity = a fair chance for a long, healthy life. That chance isn't equal for people with Down syndrome. #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity zurl.co/e9xvK

"I was confused... I did not understand." Communication barriers in healthcare are a serious problem. We fight for change. #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity zurl.co/p7cCq

DSiupdate's tweet image. "I was confused... I did not understand." Communication barriers in healthcare are a serious problem. We fight for change. #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity zurl.co/p7cCq

In the UK, 40% of premature deaths of people with intellectual disabilities are avoidable. This must change. #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity zurl.co/p7cCq

DSiupdate's tweet image. In the UK, 40% of premature deaths of people with intellectual disabilities are avoidable. This must change. #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity zurl.co/p7cCq

Imagine your doctor talking and you only understand 'some of the time'. This is a reality for many with intellectual disabilities. For the price of a coffee, you can help us create easy-read health guides that give people power over their own lives.zurl.co/qtAHr

DSiupdate's tweet image. Imagine your doctor talking and you only understand 'some of the time'. This is a reality for many with intellectual disabilities. For the price of a coffee, you can help us create easy-read health guides that give people power over their own lives.zurl.co/qtAHr

How do we fix health inequity? Our plan: Train leaders. Create tools. Share success. You can be part of this. #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity zurl.co/e9xvK

DSiupdate's tweet image. How do we fix health inequity? Our plan: Train leaders. Create tools. Share success. You can be part of this. #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity zurl.co/e9xvK

"It's like I am a syndrome, not a person." This quote from a self-advocate shows the disrespect faced in healthcare. zurl.co/ywCXA #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity

DSiupdate's tweet image. "It's like I am a syndrome, not a person." This quote from a self-advocate shows the disrespect faced in healthcare. zurl.co/ywCXA  #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity

Our research found shocking reports of forced sterilisation of women with intellectual disabilities. This must end. zurl.co/Yc66D #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity #DownSyndromeNetwork

DSiupdate's tweet image. Our research found shocking reports of forced sterilisation of women with intellectual disabilities. This must end. zurl.co/Yc66D #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity #DownSyndromeNetwork

A global crisis needs a global voice. Our survey got 750+ responses from 95 countries. The barriers are global. zurl.co/ncFkJ #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity

DSiupdate's tweet image. A global crisis needs a global voice. Our survey got 750+ responses from 95 countries. The barriers are global. zurl.co/ncFkJ  #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity

Imagine having to choose which care your child gets because you can't afford it. Over 50% of families in low-income countries find healthcare unaffordable. We are fighting for affordable care for all. zurl.co/6ww7t #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity

DSiupdate's tweet image. Imagine having to choose which care your child gets because you can't afford it. Over 50% of families in low-income countries find healthcare unaffordable. We are fighting for affordable care for all.  zurl.co/6ww7t  #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity

"They talk about her, not TO her." Only 1/3 feel they can decide their own care. This must change. zurl.co/KppKV #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity

DSiupdate's tweet image. "They talk about her, not TO her." Only 1/3 feel they can decide their own care. This must change. zurl.co/KppKV  #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity

Meet Emma, our Programme Officer! A powerful self-advocate with Down syndrome, she ensures our work is inclusive. zurl.co/BJopn #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity

DSiupdate's tweet image. Meet Emma, our Programme Officer! A powerful self-advocate with Down syndrome, she ensures our work is inclusive. zurl.co/BJopn   #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity

Imagine having to choose which care your child gets because you can't afford it. Over 50% of families in low-income countries find healthcare unaffordable. We are fighting for affordable care for all. zurl.co/3Pozz #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity

DSiupdate's tweet image. Imagine having to choose which care your child gets because you can't afford it. Over 50% of families in low-income countries find healthcare unaffordable. We are fighting for affordable care for all.  zurl.co/3Pozz   #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity

October is #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth! Our focus: Health Equity. We're fighting for the right to a long, healthy life. #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity zurl.co/QxUux

DSiupdate's tweet image. October is #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth! Our focus: Health Equity. We're fighting for the right to a long, healthy life. #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity zurl.co/QxUux

We are delighted to welcome Dauna Sindroms Latvija to our #DownSyndromeNetwork , supporting people with #DownSyndrome and their families in Latvia and representing this community to ensure that our work reaches those who need us the most. Learn more at zurl.co/pgpK5

DSiupdate's tweet image. We are delighted to welcome Dauna Sindroms Latvija to our #DownSyndromeNetwork , supporting people with #DownSyndrome and their families in Latvia and representing this community to ensure that our work reaches those who need us the most.
Learn more at zurl.co/pgpK5

Down Syndrome International (DSi) reposted

The PMNCH Strategy 2026–2030 is a rallying call to end preventable deaths and uphold health and rights for all. Let’s unite for impact. 💪🏽 📘 Read the Strategy: bit.ly/3UqHTVu @DrTedros @mohfw_india @khosla_rajat @HelenClarkNZ @WHO @FIGOHQ @IPUparliament @UNICEF @UNFPA

PMNCH's tweet image. The PMNCH Strategy 2026–2030 is a rallying call to end preventable deaths and uphold health and rights for all. Let’s unite for impact. 💪🏽

📘 Read the Strategy:
bit.ly/3UqHTVu

@DrTedros @mohfw_india @khosla_rajat @HelenClarkNZ @WHO @FIGOHQ @IPUparliament @UNICEF @UNFPA…

Nearly half the people said no reasonable accommodations are provided. This includes things like Easy Read letters, longer appointments, or letting a support person attend. Learn more in our report zurl.co/BTdPp #HealthEquity #ActionForEquity #HealthForAll @WHO @HI_UK

DSiupdate's tweet image. Nearly half the people said no reasonable accommodations are provided. This includes things like Easy Read letters, longer appointments, or letting a support person attend.
Learn more in our report zurl.co/BTdPp 
#HealthEquity #ActionForEquity #HealthForAll
@WHO  @HI_UK
DSiupdate's tweet image. Nearly half the people said no reasonable accommodations are provided. This includes things like Easy Read letters, longer appointments, or letting a support person attend.
Learn more in our report zurl.co/BTdPp 
#HealthEquity #ActionForEquity #HealthForAll
@WHO  @HI_UK

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