Together Against Loneliness
Discover the 2026 EDSA poster collection, dedicated to the theme Together Against Loneliness
Webinars
We organize webinars focused on sharing knowledge and best practices related to Down syndrome. These sessions cover a broad range of topics, including health, education, inclusion, and independent living, promoting greater awareness and support across Europe
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The European Down Syndrome Association (EDSA) is a non-profit organization supporting and representing people with Down syndrome across Europe.
Latest news
Istanbul : 23-25 October 2026 The next EDSA Annual General Assembly (AGA2026) will take place in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 23–25 October 2026. Alongside the AGA programme, Türkiye Down syndrome Association will host the Inclusive Education Summit, a dedicated one-day conference Read More...
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People with Down syndrome are at a much higher risk of developing dementia as they grow older. Recognising the early signs and understanding how best to provide support can be challenging for families, support workers and healthcare professionals. The new Read More...
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Across Europe, organisations supporting people with Down syndrome work in diverse national contexts and develop different approaches to meeting the needs of individuals and families. One of EDSA’s core roles is to make this work visible and create opportunities for Read More...
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On 28–29 May 2026, EDSA joined partners from Italy, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, France, Hungary, Croatia and Türkiye in Rome for the second in-person meeting of the Valueable Network, a European initiative dedicated to increasing employment opportunities for people with intellectual Read More...
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The European Disability Strategy has been updated! What is it? This Strategy was adopted on the 6th May 2026 by the European Commission, and it sets objectives to improve the lives of people with disabilities from 2021 until 2030. This Read More...
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EDSA Newsletters are now fully digital! Explore the links below to catch up on our latest eNewsletters, filled with news, updates, stories, and happenings from across the EDSA community. July 2026 – Summer edition May 2026 – New address in Read More...
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The European Down Syndrome Association (EDSA) proudly congratulates Joeanna Xerri and Pat Clarke on their election at the European Disability Forum (EDF), marking an important moment for the representation of people with Down syndrome and their families across Europe. (edf-feph.org) Read More...
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Loneliness is not just a statistic for families of people with Down syndrome in Europe; it is a daily reality. During the recent World Down Syndrome Day event in Brussels, the European Down Syndrome Association (EDSA) showed shocking findings from a landmark survey that Read More...
WDSD 2026: “Together Against Loneliness”
EDSA’s priorities may be summarized as follows:
EDSA’s priorities
may be summarized
as follows:
Protection of the rights of people with Down syndrome
The provision of genetic counselling when diagnosis has been confirmed
Diversity in education initiatives
Promoting access to employment and providing guidance for adult life
Providing guardianship services and training specialists
Promoting positive social images
Supporting research and the development and implementation of new technologies
Guaranteeing professional and dedicated association leadership.
EDSA members
