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Purple Economy to be a part of next Economic Survey
The Purple Economy promotes the active participation of persons with disabilities as consumers, employees, entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders in the economy. It recognizes that inclusion is not just a social responsibility but also an economic opportunity. By creating accessible workplaces, inclusive products and services, skill…
Learning Today, Working Tomorrow
Every Saturday, the DSFI Centre in Chennai buzzes with excitement as around 17 children and young adults with Down syndrome, along with their parents, come together for our Pre-Vocational Training Programme. The goal is simple—to help each participant build the skills, confidence and independence needed…
Doughsti- a cafe for beautiful friendships
Doughsti – Cafe for Beautiful Friendships is an initiative started by a group of four parents and their young and energetic Neurodivergent Adults. It’s a space created to empower these young adults with opportunities which can utilise their immense potential which in turn give them…
Zoom Live Sessions
Atmanirbhar Health Policy
Atmanirbhar Health Policy is specially designed for Persons with Disability, Mental Illness and Persons with HIV/AIDS to cover Hospitalisation expenses. This insurance is available to persons between the age of 18 years and 65 years and Children from new born to 17 years….
Government Schemes for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
(Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disability, and Multiple Disabilities)
The Government of India, through the National Trust and the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), offers several welfare schemes that directly support individuals and families of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
These schemes cover health care, lifelong residential support, day care, vocational training, and caregiver training.
Health Guideline Booklet
Down Syndrome Parents Guide
The Down's Syndrome handbook
Down but not out - Babli's Story
Nutrition Booklet for Down Syndrome Children
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Down syndrome federation of India bears the unique distinction of being the only centre of its kind in South India. And not just this, a lot of research programs, specialized outpatient services, and early intervention programs are also conducted and coordinated here.
Our vision is to facilitate a nurturing and supporting environment both within the family and in the society for individuals with Down syndrome and the mission to provide a long term rehabilitative, supportive and therapeutic service for individuals with Down syndrome.