Heartfelt Support in Times of Need
Dr. Surekha Ramachandran, President of the Down Syndrome Federation of India, recently extended crucial support to a family from Meghalaya. Their one-and-a-half-year-old child, diagnosed with a congenital heart condition, was referred to Chennai for surgery. Facing the challenges of accessing specialized medical care far from…
A feat that is something to be proud of
A feat that is something to be proud of.18yo Doon boy with Down Syndrome lifts bronze in powerlifting competition in Iceland Prithvi Sengupta, an 18-year-old youth from Dehradun with Down Syndrome, has won the bronze medal at the World Open Equipped Powerlifting Championship, showcasing extraordinary…
A Celebration of Unity and Empowerment
The 1st Kerala State Down Syndrome Meet organized by Kerala DOST in association with the Down Syndrome Federation of India (DSFI) appears to be a landmark event for the community. Here’s a summary of the key highlights: Inauguration: The event was inaugurated by the Mayor…
Workshop on Personal Safety & Sexual Etiquettes
Equipping our self-advocates with the knowledge and confidence to navigate life safely is a crucial step toward independence. This weekend, parents of children and adults with Down syndrome participated in an eye-opening workshop on ‘Personal Safety & Sexual Etiquettes,’ led by the remarkable Ms. Sameeksha…