EDSA Spotlight: Learning From Each Other Across Europe with Down España
Across Europe, organisations supporting people with Down syndrome are carrying out vital work in very different national contexts. One of EDSA’s core roles is to make this work visible, not only to recognise its impact, but to help organisations learn from one another. This is the purpose behind EDSA Spotlight, a new webinar series dedicated to […]
EDSA Poster Campaign for World Down Syndrome Day 2026
EDSA is pleased to launch its poster campaign for World Down Syndrome Day 2026, built around the global theme Together Against Loneliness. This year’s campaign invites member organisations to contribute posters that highlight connection, belonging, and community, reflecting a shared commitment to inclusion across Europe. To take part, members are asked to complete the Google […]
Air travel and Down Syndrome – A guide from ASNIMO
I am leaving on an airplane … The situation at airports and on aeroplanes can be very challenging for people with Down Syndrome, Autism or other disabilities. Fundación ASNIMO (EDSA member on Mallorca) was asked by AENA (Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea) to consider how to help them cope better with the stress of travelling. […]
Inclusium – An online resource platform in Ukrainian
We’ve dreamed about this for five years. We created this during russia’s war against Ukraine. This is a step towards Ukrainian families with children and adults with Down syndrome. But they are scattered across Europe and the world because of the war. This is one of the elements of our digital ecosystem, which is in […]
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
In this issue: Download the full December newsletter. Got something to share? We welcome content from all EDSA member organizations. Submit your news, stories, and/or photos to edsa.eu@gmail.com
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 […]
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 […]