All people with Down syndrome must have opportunities to contribute to the community and live valued lives, included on a full and equal basis with others, in all aspects of society.
For World Down Syndrome Day 2018, EDSA has asked their members all over Europe to submit personal statements to tell the world what people with Down syndrome bring to their communities. Starting 1 March we bring 21 examples explaining how people with Down syndrome can and do make meaningful contributions whether in schools, workplaces, in social, political and public life, culture, media, leisure and sport.
Her er Caroline. Caroline er 18 år og interesserer sig for politik. Et af hendes bidrag til samfundet er at hun er frivillig og samler ind til flygtninge.
Meet Caroline. Caroline is 18 years old and a young woman interested in politics. One of her contributions to community is that she is volounteering and participates in gathering donations for fugitives.
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