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Unique style 2021 Calendar


As we welcome 2021, Jijo has done it in his unique style – with a New Year calendar with all his masterpieces of 2020. DSFI is proud to promote the calendar done BY one of us FOR all of us. You can also do your bit by buying the calendar and spreading the word. WE need to work together to achieve the ultimate goal – an Inclusive world for our children....

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An incident that changed my LIFE


A young girl Tamanna Rupapra a typical 13 year old girl was asked to write an essay on ' an incident which changed my life' in school. She has a 5 year old brother with Down syndrome. She has witnessed the family undergoing all the joys and difficult times they faced with their child with Down syndrome...

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Journey from Media to being a Mother


Ms. Shivani Dhillon was a successful TV news anchor. Having been associated with the best names in the media industry including BBC, Aaj Tak and News Today, Shivani took a break from the industry because she wanted to focus on the development of her children. She believes that it is of utmost importance that parents are available for their children during their formative years. As a mother of Shreya, a person with Down syndrome, Shivani talks about her journey and how Shreya has helped her grow as a mother.

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Keeping the Faith – S. Ramnath


Ramnath was born just a day before World Down Syndrome Day and as a person with Down syndrome, he never let anything come in the way of his journey towards success.

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Eustress yourself – FB Live Chat with Dr. Surekha Ramachandran, President, DSFI


Nayi Disha organized an FB Live session with Dr. Surekha Ramachandran where she spoke about the importance of de-stress. Parents, especially having children with special needs tend to feel more stressed than others.

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Sharing a big moment of Jijo!


One of the leading magazines in the UK (Enable Magazine) about the differently-abled features #SuperheroJijo in their March-April issue! It is a proud moment for Down syndrome in India. It not only proves that our children can do wonders, but also that they can get recognition from anywhere in the world.

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Yoga for Everyone!


The lockdown has been a period that has made us all inward looking. And in that process we have got a lot of videos that are being sent. We intend to share it with all of you through the Youtube Channel for the Federation. Do keep it in your favorites to keep watching our activities.

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Ms. Unnati Surana speaks about the Quarantine


Ms. Unnathi Surana has a message that is relevant to all of us. She voices the feelings of not only the Federation but each one of us.. Do listen to it.

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Government has regulations for persons with disability during the lockdown. How many follow it?


Disability and Covid-19: Government issues protective guidelines With the leadership and help of some dedicated disabled persons and their organizations, the Central Government has invoked Section 8 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

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Newzhook is celebrating Down syndrome..and how?


#CelebratingDownSyndrome - stories of inspiring people from across India who show us the power of Down syndrome every single day.

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Celebrating Down syndrome with Rekha Maa.


Tough and compassionate, Dr Rekha, Co-founder of Down Syndrome Federation of India has personally touched the lives of many parents having a child with Down syndrome.

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Equality is the birthright of every one


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Connecting with Families of Persons with Down syndrome - Bangalore style.


Humsafar, first support group that empowers parents with Down syndrome kids in Bengaluru.

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These 2 young women with Down syndrome will travel to the United Nations to share their stories


At the World Down syndrome Day function at the United Nations in Geneva this March, all eyes will be on Devanshi Joshi and Unnati Surana.

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Celebrating DownSyndrome


CelebratingDownSyndrome – Dancer & actor, Gopikrishna Varma is living the life he dreamed of

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A Special Father to a special son


Guy Whose Father Has Down Syndrome Shares What It Was Like Being Raised By Him, Says He Couldn’t Be More Proud

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Dancing his way to the National Award - Korok Biswas


Korok Biswas, a dancer with Down syndrome and 50% intellectual disability, won it in the art and culture category. Korok is basically a wonderful dancer. Whatever he has achieved till date is for his brilliant performances.

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Mr. Edward Bradley - D2020 World Project


Down syndrome is a genetic condition whose incidence is the same world over – 1 in 800 live births. But what is different is the way they are considered which varies from country to country. DSFI today played host to Mr. Edward Bradley, a sibling of a person with Down syndrome, Ms. Victoria Bradley.

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Medical Camp at Indore – Jan 18 and 19, 2020


The Down Syndrome Federation of India captured another bastion – Central India when they organized the first medical camp at Madhya Pradesh in association with the parents chapter at Indore.

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Pongal Celebrations at Mathru Mandir


Mathru Mandir, the center for Down Syndrome Federation of India today held their Pongal Celebrations. The center wore a festive look with everyone dressed in their best. The little ones in their veshti (dhoti) and shirt looked adorably dapper.

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2nd Health Camp at Delhi


Down Syndrome Parents Society ( DSPS) - Delhi Chapter Of Down Syndrome Federation Of India organized their 2nd Health Camp for persons with Down Syndrome on the 12th of January 2020 in association with Madhukar's Rainbow Children's Hospital Malivya Nagar Delhi.

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Exchange programme between MDT-DADC & DSFI


Exchange programme between MDT-DADC, Singapore and Down Syndrome Federation of India (DSFI).

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