EDSA Spotlight: Associazione Italiana Persone Down (AIPD) from Italy in focus
“Spotlight Talks” is a webinar series featuring EDSA member associations. It was created to share experiences, learn from one another, and strengthen connections across our network. So far, we have held two Spotlight Talks. In January 2026, Down España hosted the first webinar in the series, followed by the Down’s Syndrome Association UK in May […]
Scientific webinar
Jacqueline London and Marina Marušić Fojš took part in the 6th International Conference of the Trisomy 21 Research Society, held in Denver, Colorado, from 17–20 June 2026. In this one-hour webinar, they will share key findings, new insights, and the latest information from the conference. Registration link coming soon. The webinar will be available in: […]
Inclusion Education Summit and Annual General Assembly 2026
Türkiye Down syndrome Association will host the next EDSA Annual General Assembly (AGA2026), taking place in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 23–25 October 2026. As part of the programme, the association will also host the Inclusive Education Summit on 24 October 2026. This one-day conference will bring together educators, experts, self-advocates, families, and organisations from across Europe. […]
Down and Dementia: a new educational toolkit
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 Down and Dementia educational toolkit has been created to improve awareness and understanding of dementia […]
EDSA Spotlight: The UK Down Syndrome Association in Focus
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 organisations to learn from one another. This is the purpose of EDSA Spotlight, a webinar […]
EDSA Talks with A.O. Prietena mea of Moldova
10 March 2026
The Valueable Network continues to grow across Europe
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 disabilities. The meeting provided an opportunity to share experiences, discuss future priorities and strengthen collaboration […]
EDSA Talks with the Down Syndrome Association of Greece
19 January 2026
Update of the EU’s disability strategy
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 Strategy is divided in 2 timelines, meaning that there has been a new set […]
eNewsletters
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 Brussels Congratulations to Joeanna Xerri and Pat Clarke for being both elected at the European […]