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The European Down Syndrome Association (EDSA) is a non-profit organization supporting and representing people with Down syndrome across Europe.
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Many children, and even more adults with Down syndrome, benefit from wearing appropriate, medical-grade insoles. David is very happy with his new soles. His shoes and soles no longer wear down crookedly. He has two pairs of soles, so he Read More...
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Alessio Manfredi Selvaggi, from Campobasso. During the pandemic, as at all times in his life and like all people with Down’s syndrome, he received his vaccines regularly, including the anti Covid vaccines as required in Italy for the entire population. Read More...
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Léa likes her orthoptic appointments and there’s lots to see and watch. The stereoscopic googles makes everything look so realistic … so much so that Léa tries to touch the pictures! This is a good sign to the Orthoptist that Read More...
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Lukas was diagnosed with leukaemia as a baby. He received good medical care at the clinic and survived the chemo well. Thanks to the good support of his doctors, he is today a sporty young man and nothing can slow Read More...
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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.