European organisations join forces for better participation of people with disabilities in EU policy-making
Inclusion Europe and the European Down Syndrome Association are pleased to announce a new collaboration to strengthen therepresentation and participation of people with Down syndrome in European policy-making. Under this partnership, Inclusion Europe and the European Down Syndrome Association will work together to improve participation of people with Down Syndrome in EU disability rights and […]
EDSA NEWSLETTER – DECEMBER 2025
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Every Child, Every Right: How Inclusive Education Turns Commitments into Reality
Across Europe, the promise of inclusion has been written into law for decades. Yet for too many children with intellectual disabilities, especially those with Down syndrome, the reality still depends on where they are born, which school they attend, and how well systems work together. Two international frameworks define what should already be universal: Article […]
Education and Health: The Two Pillars of Lifelong Inclusion
Inclusive education has long been recognized as a human right enshrined in Article 24 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and central to Sustainable Development Goal 4, which calls for “inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all.” But inclusion is not achieved by access to […]
EDSA NEWSLETTER – NOVEMBER 2025
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EDSA NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER 2025
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Member of the Month – Malta
The Down Syndrome Association Malta (DSAM) continues to champion inclusion, empowerment, and community spirit, ensuring that every individual with Down syndrome has the opportunity to thrive
Strong Foundation: Why Early Intervention Matters for Children with Down Syndrome
The early years of life are the most powerful time for growth and learning. During this period, a child’s brain is developing rapidly, laying the foundation for communication, movement, thinking, and social interaction. For children with Down syndrome, these early years are especially critical. With the right support, children can build essential skills that help […]
Lead Your Way Project
Levering technology to create a more inclusive job market for people with intellectual disabilities DOWN ESPAÑA, member of EDSA, is leading a new European project — Lead Your Way — focused on empowering people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities to access and thrive in the open labour market. The project aims to reduce the […]
EDSA NEWSLETTER – SEPTEMBER 2025
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