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 […]

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 […]

Early Intervention for children with Down Syndrome with Prof. Sue Buckley

On Wednesday, 18th November 2020, 17.00 – 18.00 CET, the European Down Syndrome Association EDSA will organize a webinar with Prof. Sue Buckley about Early Intervention for children with Down Syndrome. Monthly webinars planned Since this year’s EDSA annual meeting must be held as an online event, the associated conference unfortunately had to be canceled. […]