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.
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Atmanirbhar Health Policy
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A special kit made to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day!
Babli presenting the Bubble Doll, representing herself, and a story book with the Bubble story made it an extra-special gift for Mr. Dhoni on our special day. Kudos to Dhriti, and Ira for their creativity!
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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The India International Down Syndrome Conference (IIDSC) 2025, held from 11th to 14th September in Lucknow, was a vibrant gathering of families, professionals, and self-advocates from across India and abroad.
Celebrating siblings and the bond they share with their self-advocate siblings this October
About Us
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.